{"id":6977,"date":"2022-11-28T13:24:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T07:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=6977"},"modified":"2024-02-07T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T09:44:03","slug":"5-ways-to-avoid-diabetes-nephropathy-kidney-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-avoid-diabetes-nephropathy-kidney-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)"},"content":{"rendered":"

About 1 out of 3 adults <\/span><\/a>with diabetes suffer from kidney disease. According to the <\/span>International Diabetes Federation<\/span><\/a>, 40% of patients with diabetes will eventually be diagnosed with diabetes kidney disease (DKD), or what your doctors may call \u201cdiabetes nephropathy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t end there.\u00a0<\/span>DKD leads to kidney failure, treatment with dialysis, and in very severe cases, may even lead to kidney transplantations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But don\u2019t let these numbers scare you! If you or a loved one is battling diabetes, you can arm yourself with the right information and find ways to reduce your chances of kidney disease in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we look at ways to avoid kidney disease due to diabetes, let\u2019s first address the most common questions about DKD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Diabetes Nephropathy?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Did you know that your<\/span> kidneys<\/span><\/a> have an effective system that clears toxins from your body through urine? They filter blood to remove these waste materials and excess water from your system. They also help control blood pressure and produce essential hormones to maintain overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Diabetes Nephropathy?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

With diabetes, the sugar levels in your blood remain consistently high. This damages the small vessels (microvessels) in your kidneys, which damages the filtration system. <\/span><\/p>\n

When the kidneys stop filtering the blood as they should, the excess waste and water start building up in your body. This damage may worsen over the years, especially if your sugar levels remain high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, it leads to end-stage kidney disease (end-stage renal disease – ESRD) and kidney failure. As the kidneys stop working, they also stop regulating blood pressure. This, in turn, increases your risk of hypertension (high BP) and heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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