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Diabetes and the kidneys
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Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in India. High blood sugar damages the small vessels in the kidney filters.
Slowing it down
- Keep blood sugar and HbA1c in range
- Control blood pressure, often with ACE inhibitors or ARBs
- Reduce salt and avoid harmful painkillers
Frequently asked questions
Can diabetic kidney disease be reversed?
Early changes can be slowed or partly improved, but established scarring is not reversible.
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.