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Can diabetes affect my kidney health?
Can diabetes affect my kidney health?
Can diabetes affect my kidney health?
Yes, diabetes can affect your kidneys health hence you are recommended to keep checking them with KFT tests every six months.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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Do diabetics have clear urine?
Yes diabetics have clear urine.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
What is the normal value for glucose in urine?
Glucose in urine is upto 25mg/dl
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
How does diabetes attack in kidney patients?
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
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
How does diabetes mellitus affect the kidneys?
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
How does diabetes mellitus lead to kidney disease?
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023