Management of Diabetes for Preventing Kidney Failure?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar/salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity, take medicines and have regular doctors visits.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Where do you itch with kidney disease?

It may affect your whole body or be limited to a specific area â usually your back or arms. Itching tends to affects both sides of the body at the same time and may feel internal, like a crawling feeling just below the skin.

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I'm a bit worried about my creatinine level, which is 1.2 mgdL. Does this mean there's a kidney issue? What would be considered a normal creatinine level? Please let me know.

A normal creatinine level for adults is 0.71.3 mgdL for men and 0.61.1 mgdL for women

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Is Egg good for high creatinine?

Excess protein intake in the form of eggs, chicken etc is not advised if creatinine levels are high

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