A urine test called a urinalysis can tell whether you have too much protein in your pee. First, you’ll pee into a cup. A lab technician will dip in a stick with chemicals on the end. If the stick changes color, it’s a sign of too much protein. You might need to have this test more than once to find out how long the protein is there. If you have diabetes, controlling it will mean checking your blood sugar often, taking medicines as your doctor tells you to, and following a healthy eating and exercise plan. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may tell you to take a medicine to help lower your blood pressure and protect your kidneys from further damage. The types of medicine that can help with blood pressure and proteinuria are called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).