Types, symptoms, treatment of Diabetes
Diabetes and Kidney Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Diabetes is a disease that is very common in modern ages. It is represented by symptoms that can be easily overlooked. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) resulting from a deficiency in insulin production or the body’s inability to effectively use insulin.
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a common metabolic disorder that results in high blood sugar levels due to inadequate insulin production or insulin resistance.
Types of Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells, common in children.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin resistance or deficiency, linked to obesity, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyle.
- Gestational Diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy and needs careful monitoring.
Managing Diabetes: Key Strategies
Manage Type 2 diabetes, control blood sugar, and prevent kidney damage with proven strategies.
- Blood Sugar Monitoring: Use glucose meters or continuous monitoring devices.
- Medications: Oral drugs or insulin injections as prescribed.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Follow a diabetes-friendly diet, exercise regularly, maintain ideal weight.
- Education & Support: Consult endocrinologists and diabetes educators regularly.
How Diabetes Affects the Kidneys
Long-term high blood sugar can damage kidney filters, leading to diabetic nephropathy—a major cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Symptoms of kidney failure include high creatinine, nausea, fatigue, anemia, and reduced insulin needs.
Statistic: 30% of Type 1 and up to 40% of Type 2 diabetics may develop kidney failure.
Tips to Prevent Kidney Disease in Diabetics
- Eat a balanced, low-salt diet
- Choose high-fiber and whole grain foods
- Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and sugary foods
- Monitor blood pressure and glucose levels
- Get regular kidney function tests
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