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Does being diabetic mean you have a kidney disease?
Does being diabetic mean you have a kidney disease?
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
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How does diabetes attack in kidney patients?
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 tooLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What does the presence of glucose in urine indicate?
Large amount of glucose in urine indicates that one has diabetes. NLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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I have diabetes. Can I do the kidney function test?
Yes, you can perform KFT every 3 months.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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