Facts on Kidney Failure Caused by Diabetes Mellitus

As we all know, Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common causes of Kidney Failure. There are increasing number of Kidney Failure cases among diabetics. In around 24 million Americans living with Diabetes Mellitus, nearly 180,000 develop Kidney Failure. Here are some facts:
The horrible of diabetes lies in its damages to systemic blood vessels. Diabetes Mellitus impairs great vessels resulting in cardiovascular diseases. Kidneys will be damaged as microvascular blood vessels have been impaired, which is called Diabetic Kidney Disease.
Diabetic Kidney Disease takes years to progress. After several years of progression, people with diabetic nephropathy will leak albumin. This is the primary phase called microalbuminuria. The second phase begins with more albumin leaks into the urine, which is called proteinuria.
Diabetes Mellitus also can result in ESRF. When a person developing ESRF denotes that he / she probably requires a life-long dialysis or kidney transplant. Neither these two means are accessible for a vast majority of the patients.
Besides, because of the organ shortage, thousands of people die while waiting for kidney transplants each year. Let alone the enormous economic burden of renal transplant.
How can diabetics slow down or stay away from Kidney Failure, the following are some helpful points:
1. Control blood sugar
2. Monitor blood pressure levels regularly
3. Have a proper diet and stick to dietary restrictions
4. Avoid medications that are harmful to the kidneys
With early detection and timely treatment for Diabetes Mellitus, kidney disease can be avoided or slowed down. For more detailed advice, please leave a message in the below or Email me at khkpcn@hotmail.com.