Question 1

What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.

Question 2

Is diabetes more harmful to the eyes or the kidneys, and why?

Accepted Answer

It is harmful for both the kidneys and eyes.

Question 3

What does the presence of glucose in urine indicate?

Accepted Answer

Large amount of glucose in urine indicates that one has diabetes. N

Question 4

How does high blood glucose damage the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Over time, high sugar levels in the blood can cause these vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and is found in urine which can be detected in urine test.

Question 5

How do diabetes patients develop chronic renal failure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Why is bubbly urine considered a sign of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

If your blood glucose levels are too high, the kidneys will have trouble filtering the blood properly. This can allow glucose and protein molecules from the blood to end up in the urine, which can cause foaming

What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

Related Questions

Is diabetes more harmful to the eyes or the kidneys, and why?

What does the presence of glucose in urine indicate?

How does high blood glucose damage the kidneys?

How do diabetes patients develop chronic renal failure?

Why is bubbly urine considered a sign of diabetes?

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