Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosed in Pediatrics — 17yo Child | Pediatric Endocrinology | SMLE Q#11774
SMLE Question #11774
Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology
Objective: OBJ-173
Last updated: February 2026
A 17-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes diagnosed at age 12 attends a routine follow-up visit. She has had multiple prior admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis. Her mother asks how to monitor for diabetic kidney disease. The clinician plans annual screening for early renal involvement based on diabetes duration. Which of the following is the most appropriate test to use for annual screening for diabetic nephropathy in this patient?
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