<prompt> A patient has IDDM diagnosed at age of 15 years. The most reliable indicator for diabetic nephropathy is-A patient has IDDM diagnosed at age of 15 years. The most reliable indicator for diabetic nephropathy is-Urine albumin 50 mg per day in 3 consecutive samplesUrinary protein 550mg perday for3 consecutive samplesDevelopment of diabetic retinopathyHematuria  <response>: Ans is option 2 Urinary protein more than 550mgday for 3 consecutive samples Microalbuminuria is defined as albumin excretion of 30-300mgdl Ove nephropathy or ove proteinuria is defined as albumin excretion greater than 300mgdl Ref Harrison 17e p 2288 Robbins 7e p 992 