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How do diabetes patients develop chronic renal failure?
How do diabetes patients develop chronic renal failure?
How do diabetes patients develop chronic renal failure?
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
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.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Are glucose and proteins present in urine? Why?
Yes, glucose is present in traces.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
How does diabetes impact kidney function?
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
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
What does the presence of glucose in urine indicate?
Large amount of glucose in urine indicates that one has diabetes. N
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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