Does being diabetic mean you have a kidney disease?
No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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.
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.
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 blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons so they do not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too
No detection of diabetes type2 does not mean chronic kidney disease.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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