Diabetes and Kidney Problems

 
As detailed elsewhere on this website, one of the most frequent--and dangerous--causes of kidney problems is diabetes.

Here are some quick tips for preventing diabetes kidney problems, gathered from a number of reliable sources through online publications:

Carefully monitor your blood glucose level. Blood glucose level, or blood sugar level, tellsyou how much sugar is present in your system. Failure to maintain a normal range can contribute to kidney failure. If you have concerns, ask your doctor about the HbA1c test, which is a lab test to determine average blood glucose over a period of two to three months.
 
Maintain a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, damages tissue in the kidneys and causes kidney failure. Ask your doctor about ACE inhibitor medications.This type pf medication helps control blood pressure. An ACE inhibitor called Capoten (the generic name is captopril) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes.

Schedule a yearly physical that includes a urinalysis. This will help your doctor spot anything that's not normal. Be sure to have any other kidney tests done that your doctor recommends.

Learn more about the dangers of kidney disease by clicking on the book cover below or

The Kidney Disease Solution