How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

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Most people with diabetic kidney disease do not have symptoms. The only way to know if you have diabetic kidney disease is to get your kidneys checked via blood tests.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a FSH Test (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) Test or Take a CYSTATIN C Test

Book FSH Test (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) Test Book CYSTATIN C Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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