Diabetes Kidney Failure Ò What You Must Know About Diabetes Kidneys
Diabetes Kidney Failure Ò What You Must Know About Diabetes Kidneys
Kidney Dysfunction - End Stage Kidney Disease - My Story
Hello! I am Walt, a kidney transplant patient. I lost my kidneys because of diabetes and high blood pressure. There was a time in my diabetes that I did not respect the awesome power that diabetes exacts over a body if not kept under control. I have learned a lot, mostly through the school of hard knocks. This lens is about Diabetes Kidney Failure and what you need to know about Diabetes Kidney Damage.
It is very possible that some of what I have suffered would have happened anyway. I will never know. However, if this knowledge will help you then I am glad. This lens will also contain many links and resources that you might find helpful in you own research.
Some People Are At More Risk For Diabetes Kidney ProblemsThan Others Of Kidney Damage
Diabetes Kidney Problems - Diabetes Kidney Damage
At Risk People
1. Genetics: Individuals who: have a family history of diabetes
2. Obesity: People over their ideal body weight
3. Gestational Diabetes: People who had diabetes with pregnancy only
4. Life style: People who exercise less and have a sedentary lifestyle;
5. Glucose Intolerance: Individuals who have impaired glucose intolerance (fasting glucose levels being higher than normal (120+)
6. Fat: Individuals with high triglyceride (fat) level in the blood.
Diabetes Is Primary Cause Of Kidney Failure
diabetes kidney pain - signs of kidney problems
Diabetes Is Primary Cause Of Kidney Failure
Diabetes is thenumber one cause of kidney failure requiring dialysis in the United States. Know how to protect yourself. Know the testing that you need to get. Know if you are at risk for diabetes. I have had my share of dialysis and I wouldn't wish that experience on anyone.
How Can I Tell If I Have Diabetic Kidney Disease
How Can I Tell If I Have Diabetic Kidney Disease
1. See your primary care professional
2. Have her screen you for diabetic kidney disease.
3. You will need a blood creatinine level which can be used to determine your kidney function. This level varies according to your age, sex, race, and weight.
4. Your urine will need to be screened for protein.
(A small amount of protein in the urine is called microalbuminuria. Larger amount is called more generally proteinuria or frank proteinuria.)
What Can I do if I am at risk for end stage kidney disease?
Kidney Dysfunction - Diabetes Kidney Function
What Can I do if I am at risk?
1. See Your Doctor.
2. Get Your Sugar Control Number (A1C) Below 7%.
3. If You Have High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Get Your Blood Pressure Below 130/80.
4. If You Have Small Or Large Amounts Of Protein In The Urine, Ask Your Health Care Provider If You Are Right For A Group Of Medicines Called Ace Inhibitors And ARB's Which Can Lower The Protein In The Urine And Help To Protect Your Kidneys Against Diabetes.
5. Exercise (If Ok With Your Healthcare Provider) At Least 3 Times Per Week. Aerobic Activity Is Needed.
6. Get Down To Your Ideal Body Weight.
7. If You Have A Family History Of Diabetes, Get Screened.
8. If You Already Gave Diabetes, Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Under Control. Check Your Sugar Often.
9. Wear Your Medical Id Bracelet Or Jewelry In Case Of An Accident.
10. Stay Positive.
