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
Research suggests that 30% people have kidney disease along with diabetes but most will not get kidney failure.
Yes, diabetes can affect your kidneys health hence you are recommended to keep checking them with KFT tests every six months.
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
It is harmful for both the kidneys and eyes.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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