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What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.

Last updated on 24 Mar 2023

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Is it possible to heal your kidneys when you are diabetic?

Yes, one can consume less salt and drink adequate water to maintain kidneys health. However, in case of kidney damage then one cannot heal the kidneys back to normalcy hence ensure you take care of them well.

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What is the normal value for glucose in urine?

Glucose in urine is upto 25mg/dl

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What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.

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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.

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Is kidney failure common among diabetic people?

Research suggests that 30% people have kidney disease along with diabetes but most will not get kidney failure.

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