What can I do to help prevent kidney disease if I have diabetes?
To prevent kidney diseases diabetics should consume less salt and ensure that their kidneys are working fine by doing a KFT test regularly.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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.
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
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.
You can control creatinine in the blood by consuming less salt and protein. Do not forget to increase fiber intake.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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