In diabetic nephropathy, damage to the kidneys' specialized capillaries prevents adequate blood filtration, resulting in:

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In diabetic nephropathy, damage to the kidneys' specialized capillaries results in the leakage of albumin into the urine, leading to albuminuria. This is a hallmark symptom of diabetic nephropathy. Ketone bodies (A) are typically not present in the urine unless there is uncontrolled diabetes or a metabolic disorder. Elevated blood glucose levels (B) can occur in diabetes, but specifically in diabetic nephropathy, the focus is on kidney damage. Polyuria (C) can occur in diabetic nephropathy, but it is not a specific symptom of this condition. In terms of nitrogenous waste excretion (D), this can occur in various forms of kidney disease, but it is not a specific symptom of diabetic nephropathy.

In Diabetic Nephropathy, Damage to the Kidneys' Specialized Capillaries Prevents