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How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

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How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons making them not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Can diabetes affect my kidney health?

With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons making them not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Are kids born of diabetic mothers at heart risk?

Pregnant women with elevated blood sugar levels may increase the risk of blood vessel dysfunction and congenital heart defects in the child

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How do I regain lost weight due to diabetes?

Regaining weight must be under dietician observation with balanced nutritious meals.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood sugar levels are uncontrolled leading to complications and hence called as "sugar patients".

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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