In early stages of diabetic kidney disease, it is unlikely to have symptoms. But as the condition worsens, symptoms begin to appear. Other symptoms that can occur with diabetic kidney disease include: Tiredness Loss of appetite Weight loss Muscle cramps Dry and itchy skin Puffiness around eyes Increased frequency of passing urine Anemia and pale skin Swollen feet and ankles Difficulty in clear thinkingDFDAFF
The causes of diabetic kidney disease are: Diabetes Poor maintenance of blood glucose levels Obesity High blood pressure High cholesterol Long duration diabetes, especially in men Smoking Cardiovascular diseases
The estimation of the functionality of kidney using factors like reports from blood tests, urine tests, consideration of age and gender, is called ‘Estimated glomerular filtration rate’. , diabetic kidney disease is diagnosed using: Urine tests Blood tests
The treatments of diabetic kidney disease aim to delay or prevent the progression of kidney disorders into kidney failure. Especially, if you have microalbuminuria, care can be taken to prevent occurrence of diabteic kidney disease in the times to come. Another aim is to reduce the risk of development of other ailments like cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Treatments could include: ACE Inhibitors Angiotensin converting enzymes reduce the amount of a chemical called angiotensin in your blood stream. Lesser quantities of Angiotensin result in widening of blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure. Although this is a method to treat high blood pressure, it has been found to have positive effects in treatment of diabetic kidney disease. Glucose level control The quantity of sugar in your blood has to be controlled for delaying progression of diabetic kidney disease. Blood pressure control Strict blood pressure control is likely to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and prevent or delay the progression of kidney disease. Medication review If medications cause side-effects in your body, then ythe doctor could revise the medication in order to reduce the same. Lifestyle changes Healthy food to be consumed, body weight needs to be maintained and consumption of sweets, high-fat food, alcohol and smoking habits need to be reduced. Exercises should be done regularly to keep a healthy physique. Kidney Dialysis This method is used to provide external support for cleansing the blood of chemicals, the task otherwise performed by healthy kidneys. Kidney transplant If all else fails, your nephrologist may recommend a kidney transplantation procedure, wherein a kidney from a healthy donor is transplanted into you.
To prevent diabetic kidney disease you have to: Maintain the glucose in your blood, within the target specified Have a healthy heart Healthy blood circulation system by eating fibre rich food Avoiding alcohol and tobacco Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy body weight
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