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What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?
What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?
What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?
The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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Does being diabetic mean you have a kidney disease?
No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Is it possible to heal your kidneys when you are diabetic?
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.
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
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
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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