How does diabetes mellitus lead to kidney disease?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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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.

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