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Will the kidney of a diabetic patient (Type 2) be affected?
Will the kidney of a diabetic patient (Type 2) be affected?
Will the kidney of a diabetic patient (Type 2) be affected?
Yes, over time if blood glucose levels are unmanaged then kidneys will be affected.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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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
Does diabetes type 2 mean chronic kidney disease?
No detection of diabetes type2 does not mean chronic kidney disease.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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