Diabetes and Kidney Disease

When your body doesn’t use insulin the way it should, too much sugar stays in your blood. Too much sugar in your blood can harm the tiny filters in your kidneys .A special diet, exercise and medicines can help manage diabetes and prevent complications, but some people with diabetes may still develop kidney disease called Diabetes kidney disease, even with good medical care.

When your kidneys are about to fail you might experience tiredness, nausea and vomiting. You could also retain salt and water, which could cause swelling of your feet and hands, and shortness of breath. You may also find that you need less insulin than usual.

There are many things you can do to help prevent kidney damage:

Have your urine, blood and blood pressure checked regularly by your doctor

Maintain good control of your blood sugar

Control high blood pressure (less than 130/80* on most readings)

Stop smoking

Exercise regularly

Make the proper food choices

See your doctor if you think you have a bladder infection

Get enough sleep

Ask your doctor about any new developments in the treatment of diabetes