Will drinking water frequently and urinating lower blood sugar?
Yes, drinking enough water could help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy ranges. Additionally it will also prevent from dehydration.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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
To prevent kidney diseases diabetics should consume less salt and ensure that their kidneys are working fine by doing a KFT test regularly.
Most people with diabetic kidney disease do not have symptoms. The only way to know if you have diabetic kidney disease is to get your kidneys checked via blood tests.
Over time, high sugar levels in the blood can cause these vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and is found in urine which can be detected in urine test.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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