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Published 17:08 IST, November 11th 2024

Can Your Kidney Ailment Worsen Your Diabetes?

Diabetes is one of the main causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes and kidney disease are closely related and if you have it could make the other condition worse, therefore, managing this condition becomes more difficult when an individual.

Diabetes is known for being a primary cause of chronic kidney disease, especially Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. High blood sugar gradually. Diabetes is one of the main causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes-related high blood sugar gradually deteriorates the kidneys’ arteries, making it harder for the organs to remove waste from the blood. If left untreated, diabetic nephropathy —a slowly progressing condition — can result in end-stage renal failure.

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Can kidney issues have an adverse effect on your diabetes condition? 

Kidney illnesses affect the body’s ability to handle insulin and blood sugar, which makes handling diabetes even more difficult. Normal kidney function aids in controlling one's blood insulin levels, however individuals with chronic kidney diseases find a drop in their insulin levels, that instead raises their blood insulin concentrations. Moreover, hypertension, another risk factor for exacerbating diabetes-related problems, including heart disease, is frequently brought on by renal illness.

Furthermore, fluid retention and electrolyte abnormalities brought on by kidney illness make it challenging to keep stable blood sugar levels. Since the kidneys are not fully able to process and eliminate pharmaceuticals, there is a greater chance of side effects. As a result, medications used to manage diabetes may also need to be changed.

In addition, kidney disease causes electrolyte imbalances and fluid retention, making it difficult to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Medications used to manage diabetes may also need to be adjusted since the kidneys are less able to process and excrete drugs, increasing the risk of side effects. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated 17:08 IST, November 11th 2024

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