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How do diabetes lead to renal failure?
How do diabetes lead to renal failure?
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 24 Mar 2023
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How does diabetes mellitus lead to kidney disease?
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
How does diabetes mellitus affect the kidneys?
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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
How do I reverse kidney damage from diabetes?
Unfortunetely, kidney damage cannot be reversed.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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