Is diabetes more harmful to the eyes or the kidneys, and why?
It is harmful for both the kidneys and eyes.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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
You can control creatinine in the blood by consuming less salt and protein. Do not forget to increase fiber intake.
Yes, diabetes can affect your kidneys health hence you are recommended to keep checking them with KFT tests every six months.
To prevent kidney diseases diabetics should consume less salt and ensure that their kidneys are working fine by doing a KFT test regularly.
The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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