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How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

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.

Last updated on 24 Mar 2023

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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.

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Can I, at least, drink water while fasting for a blood test?

Yes, you can sip some amount of water and not drink a large amount.

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Will drinking water frequently and urinating lower blood sugar?

Yes, drinking enough water could help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy ranges. Additionally it will also prevent from dehydration.

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How does high blood glucose damage the kidneys?

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.

Last updated on 24 Mar 2023

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What is the correlation between diabetes and kidney disease?

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.

Last updated on 24 Mar 2023

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