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
Yes, drinking enough water could help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy ranges. Additionally it will also prevent from dehydration.
People with diabetes have high glycemia which makes the kidneys weak and prone to damage hence there is a direct relation between diabetes and kidney disease.
If your blood glucose levels are too high, the kidneys will have trouble filtering the blood properly. This can allow glucose and protein molecules from the blood to end up in the urine, which can cause foaming
Naturally, urine contains very little or no glucose. But if you have too much glucose in your blood, your kidneys will get rid of some of the extra glucose through your urine.
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
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