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What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?
What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?
What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?
The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Related Questions
How do I reverse kidney damage from diabetes?
Unfortunetely, kidney damage cannot be reversed.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Is it possible to heal your kidneys when you are diabetic?
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Do diabetics have clear urine?
Yes diabetics have clear urine.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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