Does diabetes cause the loss of protein in urine?

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With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons leading to kidney damage and presnce of protein in urine may be the first sign.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Diabetes and Protein Loss in Urine:
- Diabetes can cause protein loss in urine, known as diabetic nephropathy.
- High blood sugar damages kidney filters, leading to protein leakage.
Key Points:
- Proteinuria is an early sign of kidney damage.
- More common in long-standing or poorly controlled diabetes.
- Early detection allows for interventions to slow damage.
Management:
- Regular check-ups and urine tests are crucial.
- Manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and lifestyle factors.
- Consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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I'm a bit worried because I've noticed my urine is really foamy. I did some tests, and my uric acid is 7.2, and creatinine is 1.1. Also, I feel like I need to pee really often after drinking water. Plus, there's this annoying pain in my foot. Can you tell me what's going on and what I should do next?

There must be protien loss in the urine,get complete urine examination to look for protien loss and visit nephrologist for appropriate management

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I'm curious, is it normal to find traces of protein in a complete urine test when you have a fever? Can you explain if that's something to worry about?

Traces of protein in the urine means a small amount of protein ,which could be normal or due to urinary tract infection.But a larger amount of protein indicates serious disorders of kidneys. You could repeat the urine analysis after few days and if it shows presence of protein , you need to go through further tests.

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