*What is diabetic nephropathy?* *How does diabetes cause kidney disease?*
Join Dr Hima Deepti Alla, Sr Consultant – Nephrology and Renal Transplant, Arete Hospitals, as she describes what Diabetic Nephropathy is, and how we can prevent it, and about Diabetic Nephropathy: causes, Symptoms, Risks & Early Detection Explained in this insightful video. It includes the following.
Diabetic Nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease that affects patients with diabetes. It impacts about 30% of diabetics at some point in their lives. Patients with type 1 diabetes may develop this condition after 15 to 20 years, while those with type 2 diabetes might present with it at the time of diagnosis.
*Who is at Risk of Developing Diabetic Nephropathy?*
Several factors increase the risk of developing Diabetic Nephropathy,
➤Family history of kidney disease
➤Long-standing diabetes
➤Uncontrolled diabetes
➤Coexisting hypertension
➤Long-term use of medications like painkillers
*How Diabetic Nephropathy Affects the Kidneys?*
Prolonged diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels, often combined with hypertension, can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to protein leakage into the urine. This condition develops gradually and might be detected only when significant damage has occurred.
*Preventive Measures for Diabetic Nephropathy:*
While diabetes may have genetic and various other factors, you can reduce the risk of kidney disease by –
➤Controlling blood sugar levels
➤Managing blood pressure
➤Regular screening tests with an endocrinologist or nephrologist
*Symptoms and Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy:*
Initially, Diabetic Nephropathy may not exhibit symptoms. However, as it progresses, patients might experience –
➤Proteinuria (leakage of protein into urine)
➤Swelling in feet and facial puffiness
➤Reduced urine output or burning sensation during urination
➤Disturbances in sleep patterns due to frequent urination at night
Polyuria (frequent urination)
➤Worsening breathlessness, loss of appetite, or feeling ill, indicating possible kidney failure
Regular Monitoring and Screening Diabetics should monitor their kidney function regularly. This includes,
➤Annual kidney function screening
➤Urine tests to detect protein loss
➤Regular blood pressure checks, ideally daily at home or at least monthly at a clinic
➤Checking Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) through a serum creatinine test
*Comprehensive Health Management:*
Managing diabetes involves not just monitoring blood sugar but also keeping an eye on potential complications like kidney disease. Vision changes can indicate diabetic retinopathy, like kidney damage as both involve microvascular changes.
Diabetic patients, especially those diagnosed for over five years or newly diagnosed, should have regular screenings and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. Consulting a nephrologist is essential to prevent kidney failure and manage overall health effectively.
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*Time Codes:*
0:06 Doctor Introduction
0:15 What is Diabetic Nephropathy
0:46 Who is at Risk of Developing Diabetic Nephropathy
1:17 How does Diabetic Nephropathy affect the kidneys
1:41 Preventive Measures for Diabetic Nephropathy.
2:09 Symptoms and Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy
3:09 Regular Monitoring and Screening
4:27 Comprehensive Diabetic Health Management
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