Does being diabetic mean you have a kidney disease?
No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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.
The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.
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.
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.
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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