Kidney Disease due to Diabetes

Kidney Disease due to Diabetes

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Kidney & Bladder Health
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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMay 23, 2020

The topic Kidney Disease due to Diabetes you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Diabetic Nephropathy.

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  • Diabetic Nephropathy causes kidney damage and this could be caused by both type-1 and type-2 diabetes. It is also known as Diabetic Kidney Disease
  • The kidney comprises thousands of units known as nephrons. The nephrons filter blood, help remove waste from the body, and control fluid balance
  • In individuals with high blood sugar, the nephrons slowly thicken and become scarred over time. The kidneys begin to leak and protein (albumin) passes into the urine
  • The development of nephropathy in diabetics is dependent on how well controlled the condition is. About 40% of the individuals affected by diabetes are likely to develop Diabetic Nephropathy
  • Diabetic Nephropathy is mostly asymptomatic in the initial periods and it may take many years before symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, swelling of the feet and face, and itchy skin, manifest in the affected individuals, due to kidney disease. The condition could lead to chronic kidney disease if treatment is delayed
  • The treatment of Nephropathy due to Diabetes includes medications and lifestyle modifications that involve dietary changes and exercise. However, the prognosis depends on many factors and is better with early treatment

Please find comprehensive information on Diabetic Nephropathy regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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