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Diabetes and Kidney Disease: How to Protect Your Kidneys and Stay Healthy

" Diabetes and Kidney Disease : How to Protect Your Kidneys and Stay Healthy " Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease, a condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. But here’s the good news: with proper care and management, you can protect your kidneys and reduce your risk of complications.  In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about diabetes and kidney disease in simple, easy-to-understand language and provide practical tips to keep your kidneys healthy. --- The Connection Between Diabetes and Kidney Disease Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood. However, high blood sugar levels over time can damage the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, making it harder for them to function properly.  This condition is called ** diabetic kidney disease ** or ** diabetic nephropathy **. If left untreated, kidney disease can progress to ** kidney failure **, where the kidneys can no long...