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- 10/05/2022
Can diabetes affect my kidney health?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons making them 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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Consult a Nephrologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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How Diabetes Affects Kidney Health
- High blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys over time, leading to diabetic nephropathy.
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Diabetic Kidney Disease (Diabetic Nephropathy)
- A common complication in diabetes. Watch for symptoms like frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue.
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Risk Factors and Progression
- Increased risk with longer diabetes duration, poor blood pressure control, and unhealthy lifestyle. Untreated, it can lead to kidney failure.
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Diagnosis and Monitoring
- Regular tests like urine albumin, blood creatinine, and eGFR are crucial for assessing kidney function.
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Prevention and Management
- Control blood sugar and blood pressure. Use medications like ACE inhibitors. Adopt a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise.
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When to Consult a Specialist
- Nephrologists and endocrinologists can help manage diabetic kidney disease effectively.
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Consult a Nephrologist or Take a Urine Albumin Test Test
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View allI've been diagnosed with albumin in my urine, and I also have diabetes and high blood pressure. My blood urea and creatinine levels are at 1.2 and 40, respectively. Are these levels risky, and what steps should I take next?
In conclusion, albumin in urine is an early sign that should not be ignored, especially if you're already dealing with diabetes and high blood pressure. However, since your kidney function tests are still normal, this is a good sign, and with proper management, the risk of kidney damage can be minimized.
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How can I repair my kidneys naturally?
In case of any kidney damage it has to be evaluated by a doctor and treated medically. On a general note, you can keep your kidneys healthy by staying hydrated, healthy eating, exercise to keep ideal weight, do not smoke or drink alcohol too much and monitor blood pressure regularly.
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I'm a bit worried because I've noticed my urine is really foamy. I did some tests, and my uric acid is 7.2, and creatinine is 1.1. Also, I feel like I need to pee really often after drinking water. Plus, there's this annoying pain in my foot. Can you tell me what's going on and what I should do next?
There must be protien loss in the urine,get complete urine examination to look for protien loss and visit nephrologist for appropriate management
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