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Early Indicator of Kidney Disease May Also Predict Risk of Pre-Diabetes

(July 31, 2007)

A blood component called cystatin C, used to test for early-stage kidney impairment, also may be a very early marker for those at risk of developing a condition known as pre-diabetes, a study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo has shown.

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