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Diabetic nephropathy is kidney disease or damage that results as a complication of diabetes.Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease; Diabetic glomerulosclerosis; Nephropathy- diabetic.The exact cause of diabetic nephropathy is unkno... |
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Symptoms
Early stage diabetic nephropathy has no symptoms. Over time, the kidney's ability to function starts to decline.
Causes
The exact cause of diabetic nephropathy is unknown, but it is believed that uncontrolled high blood sugar leads to th...
Tests
Your doctor may think you have diabetic nephropathy if you have diabetes and a routine urinalysis shows too much prot...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to keep the kidney disease from getting worse and prevent complications. This involves ke...
Complications
Possible complications include:AnemiaChronic kidney failure (rapidly gets worse)Dialysis complicationsEnd-stage kidne...
Prevention
All persons with diabetes should have a yearly checkup with their doctor to have their blood and urine tested for sig...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have diabetes and a routine urinalysis shows protein.Call your health care prov...
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