Question 1

What is the most common cause of kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Most commom causes include Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged urine obstruction from stones or enlarged prostate, Vesicoureteral reflex, Recurrent Pyelonephritis.

Question 2

What is a sugar patient called?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic

Question 3

Does diabetes cause the loss of protein in urine?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can changing their lifestyle and level of exercise help diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Leading a better lifestyle in the form of avoiding excessive sugar/ fats, high fibre foods, breaking sedentary life and regular physical activity helps in lowering the blood sugar levels.

Question 5

How many symptoms do I need to have to confirm my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. So presence of zero or any symptom along with increased blood sugar levels confirm the diagnosis.

Question 6

How should a diabetic patient regain their weight?

Accepted Answer

Regaining weight must be under dietician observation with balanced nutritious meals.

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What is the most common cause of kidney disease?

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