Is diabetes more harmful to the eyes or the kidneys, and why?
It is harmful for both the kidneys and eyes.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.
Most people with diabetic kidney disease do not have symptoms. The only way to know if you have diabetic kidney disease is to get your kidneys checked via blood tests.
Yes, one can consume less salt and drink adequate water to maintain kidneys health. However, in case of kidney damage then one cannot heal the kidneys back to normalcy hence ensure you take care of them well.
Yes, you can sip some amount of water and not drink a large amount.
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.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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