How are kidney failure and diabetes linked?
Research suggests that 30% people have kidney disease along with diabetes but most will not get kidney failure.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Diabetes melitus can cause the vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and ends up in the urine where it should not be.
No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.
Large amount of glucose in urine indicates that one has diabetes. N
You can control creatinine in the blood by consuming less salt and protein. Do not forget to increase fiber intake.
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
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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