How do I reverse kidney damage from diabetes?
Unfortunetely, kidney damage cannot be reversed.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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
Research suggests that 30% people have kidney disease along with diabetes but most will not get kidney failure.
If your blood glucose levels are too high, the kidneys will have trouble filtering the blood properly. This can allow glucose and protein molecules from the blood to end up in the urine, which can cause foaming
To prevent kidney diseases diabetics should consume less salt and ensure that their kidneys are working fine by doing a KFT test regularly.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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