{"id":98529,"date":"2023-09-09T00:15:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T00:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/09\/how-does-diabetic-nephropathy-affect-the-kidneys\/"},"modified":"2023-09-09T00:15:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T00:15:14","slug":"how-does-diabetic-nephropathy-affect-the-kidneys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/09\/how-does-diabetic-nephropathy-affect-the-kidneys\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Diabetic Nephropathy Affect The Kidneys?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. It\u2019s also called diabetic kidney disease. In the United States, about 1 in 3 people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mayoclinic, diabetic nephropathy affects the kidneys\u2019 ability to do their usual work of removing waste products and extra fluid from your body. The best way to prevent or delay diabetic nephropathy is by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and adequately managing your diabetes and high blood pressure. Over many years, the condition slowly damages your kidneys\u2019 delicate filtering system. Early treatment may prevent or slow the disease\u2019s progress and reduce the chance of complications.<\/p>\n<p>Kidney disease may progress to kidney failure, also called end-stage kidney disease. Kidney failure is a life-threatening condition. At this stage, treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant.<\/p>\n<p>In the early stages of diabetic nephropathy, you would most likely not notice any signs or symptoms. In later stages, signs and symptoms may include:<\/p>\n<p>1. Worsening blood pressure control<\/p>\n<p>2. Protein in the urine<\/p>\n<p>3. Swelling of feet, ankles, hands or eyes<\/p>\n<p>4. Increased need to urinate<\/p>\n<p>5. Reduced need for insulin or diabetes medicine<\/p>\n<p>6. Confusion or difficulty concentrating<\/p>\n<p>7. Shortness of breath<\/p>\n<p>8. Loss of appetite<\/p>\n<p>9. Nausea and vomiting<\/p>\n<p>10. Persistent itching<\/p>\n<p>11. Fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms of kidney disease. If you are living with diabetes, visit your doctor yearly (or as recommended) for tests that measure kidney function.<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: Kwajaffa (via  Opera<br \/>News )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       () , , , , , , , , .      \/ ,  and\/or  .     ,  , and\/or  ,      and\/or     <\/span><br \/><span class=\"see-more\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. It\u2019s also called diabetic kidney disease. In the United States, about 1 in 3 people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy. 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