Is diabetes more harmful to the eyes or the kidneys, and why?
It is harmful for both the kidneys and eyes.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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
All the medicines prescribed by doctor are safe for the kidneys. However, if there is kidney damage then the doctors will prescribe medicines accordingly.
Large amount of glucose in urine indicates that one has diabetes. N
People with diabetes have high glycemia which makes the kidneys weak and prone to damage hence there is a direct relation between diabetes and kidney disease.
To prevent kidney diseases diabetics should consume less salt and ensure that their kidneys are working fine by doing a KFT test regularly.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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