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Can diabetes affect my kidney health?

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Can diabetes affect my kidney health?

Yes, diabetes can affect your kidneys health hence you are recommended to keep checking them with KFT tests every six months.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Do medicines for diabetes cause kidney issues?

All the medicines prescribed by doctor are safe for the kidneys. However, if there is kidney damage then the doctors will prescribe medicines accordingly.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Does being diabetic mean you have a kidney disease?

No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do diabetes lead to renal failure?

Over time, high blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons so they do not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do I control creatinine in blood when a patient is diabetic?

You can control creatinine in the blood by consuming less salt and protein. Do not forget to increase fiber intake.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is the difference between blood sugar and urine sugar?

If you have too much glucose in your blood, your kidneys will get rid of some of the extra glucose through your urine. So, a high level of urine glucose may mean that your blood glucose is high, too, and that could be a sign of diabetes.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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