Diabetes kidney risk

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Avatar n tn In Type 1 diabetes, about 60 percent of those individuals develop kidney disease. I was just wondering - of all the Diabetics on this forum .... how many have had endocrinologists put you on medication to *prevent* kidney failure soon after your were first diagnosed? My endo is really pushing to put me on medication in case (and I stress the words "in case") I may get Kidney Disease. I have no signs of it or have it now. My Kidneys are healthy.
Avatar n tn Surely not related to type 2 diabetes.
Avatar f tn Work with your diabetes doctor and a high-risk obstetrician on fine-tuning your insulin doses. You should also be screened for eye, kidney and blood pressure problems now, as they can become much worse during pregnancy. I also recommend the book "Balancing Pregnancy With Pre-Existing Diabetes." It contains a great deal of helpful insight.
5317403 tn?1366340201 My question is.. Although I will do a kidney replacement regardless (if I am a match), will a person with diabetes really go through a new kidney that quickly? And how long can a new kidney give him? Should also mention that he will be receiving dialysis soon.
Avatar n tn My only thought is diabetes may raise the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. A Google search on diabetes and liver disease or asking your doctor for more information may prove worthwhile.
Avatar m tn I do strongly suggest, if not for his kidney function but his diabetes that he should cease drinking!!! Although I also have CKD, it is not from diabetes, though it is not uncommon in diabetics , they are a high risk group. Go back to dr, request kidney function test be repeated and order a renal ultrasound. As he has diabetes and is in a high risk group, I would ask for a refer to a nephrologist.
Avatar n tn Often, chronic kidney disease is diagnosed as a result of screening of people known to be at risk of kidney problems, such as those with high blood pressure or diabetes and those with a blood relative with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may also be identified when it leads to one of its recognized complications, such as cardiovascular disease, anemia or pericarditis." Not sure of the answer you're looking for, but that's just a quick, easy to find summary.
Avatar f tn Please see your dr for assessment. Diabetes in pregnancy, if it is diabetes, is a serious risk for baby and mother and needs to be well managed. let us know how you go.
Avatar n tn An endo specializes in diabetes and sees a lot of kidney damage or kidney disease issues and can distinguish between them. Kidney damage could be serious; OTOH it can also be similar to "knee damage" when we fall & scrape our knees. We might be sore for a while & we might get a bruise or a scab, but the knee still does its intended function. Are you taking any blood pressure medicine?
Avatar m tn Your UA makes me think that you do have some degree of kidney damage as well as uncontrolled diabetes. Typically sugar is not seen in the urine until blood sugars reach 200+ mg/dL. As a diabetic you are at risk for diabetic nephropathy, a kidney disease which is a complication of having persistantly high blood sugar levels. Docors ususally test for this by measuring microalbumin (which is a protein) in the urine.
Avatar m tn It means you have approximately 59% of your kidney function. You have a lot of risk factors so I would start taking care of your kidneys now. Low salt diet, avoid potassium rich foods like potatoes and tomatoes and dark colored pop - except rootbeer is okay, and keep your protein moderate (no more protein than the size of your closed fist - two times a day). (if you google you can find the whole list). And keeping your high blood pressure under control.
1816818 tn?1316931690 the doctor said that there is high risk for kidney disease. pls can you say how can we reduce the serum urea level through diet or anyother way? is there any chance to reduce serum urea?
Avatar n tn It may be contraindicated for you as it should be avoided in patients suffering with kidney diseases or diabetes, as the contrast material used during the scanning can further damage the kidney functioning. .
Avatar f tn Your mom will be encouraged to drink a lot of water afterwards, and will probably have an aggressive drip going, and I'm sure her kidney function will be carefully monitored.
738333 tn?1232967475 s risk of pyelonephritis. Other risk factors include diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, chronic bladder infections, a history of analgesic abuse, paralysis from spinal cord injury, or tumors. If left untreated or unresolved, it can progress to a chronic condition that lasts for months or years, leading to scarring and possible loss of kidney function. This is why it is important that you have the infection treated. Urinate frequently, and drink plenty of fluids at the first sign of infection.
Avatar n tn The nurse is correct as all three may induce the increased risk of bleeding. Also, discuss your diabetes medication with your doctor/surgeon beforehand. If one is having a CT Scan with Contrast [dye] the diabetes medication Metformin [glucophage] must be stopped 48 hrs prior then a Serum Creatinine test performed 48 hrs later before one restarts.
973741 tn?1342342773 So ACCORD would seem to say that its really all about the risk factors for heart disease being the same for T2DM, and that explains why they go together. However, there is this curiosity: "...one medical study found that people with diabetes who had no other health risk factors for heart disease were 5 times more likely to die of heart disease than those without." https://www.webmd.
Avatar f tn Excessive intake of animal protein can cause deterioration of kidney function and kidney failure. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chemical injury to kidneys; bladder or ureteral obstruction all can cause decreasing kidney function. You may try taking a diet low in animal protein and repeat the tests after a month or so. For more queries and assistance visit a nephrologist.Hope it helps. Best luck and kind regards!
Avatar f tn My father has had type 2 diabetes for about 30 years and has many health problems including irregular heart beat, and high blood pressure (both controlled with meds) ....he's had two strokes already. His kidneys are functioning at about 20%. He does not want to go on dialysis (I believe at 15% you need dialysis? Correct me if I'm wrong). He would rather just die than go on dialysis. I was just wondering, because his doctor has never mentioned it....
1366712 tn?1278021642 This is why medical treatment to try to slow kidney disease is so important, particularly so in your case with only one kidney! Are you getting treatment for your diabetes? Have you had kidney function tested to see if you have kidney disease in the kidney you do have? If so, and if you do, have they told you dietary steps you need to take about that?
Avatar f tn I don't remember when it's done but it's a test to check for gestational diabetes. Just because you have never had diabetes before doesn't mean you can't be at risk during your pregnancy or from one pregnancy to the next for that matter. Simple test really. They make you chug a super sugary drink and after so long they draw blood to check your levels. I would guess they'll do it at your next appointment.
Avatar f tn Research has shown that people with kidney abnormalities have a dramatically increased risk of heart disease. But by studying blood samples from patients with early-stage kidney disease, researchers at The Rockefeller University Hospital hope to better define the connection. A new pilot study, launched last month, involves adults diagnosed with kidney disease and focuses on a condition called endotoxemia, a buildup of toxins in the blood that may affect cardiovascular health.
4879855 tn?1360440197 Obesity is actually a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, not a symptom. As you said, people with not enough insulin or who are insulin resistant can't properly transfer sugar in the blood to the cells where it is needed. The body has to use fatty acids instead for fuel, so it actually burns the fat it has to keep going.