Will the kidney of a diabetic patient (Type 2) be affected?
Yes, over time if blood glucose levels are unmanaged then kidneys will be affected.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
If you have too much glucose in your blood, your kidneys will get rid of some of the extra glucose through your urine. So, a high level of urine glucose may mean that your blood glucose is high, too, and that could be a sign of diabetes.
You can control creatinine in the blood by consuming less salt and protein. Do not forget to increase fiber intake.
It is harmful for both the kidneys and eyes.
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
The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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