Diabetic Nephropathy

THESE ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF Diabetic Nephropathy

When proteins are seen in the urine, the nephropathy is confirmed.

Progression of disease

Initially only small particles of proteins are seen in the urine. But on account of the changes in the permeability of the capillaries and the increase of waste load in a diabetic patient, the condition progresses to end stage renal disease when the patient is unable to distinguish between what are nutrients and what are the wastes.

Are all diabetics prone to diabetic nephropathy?

Around 10% of type 2 diabetics and 30% of type 1 diabetes patients run the risk of contracting diabetic nephropathy. The following further increase the risk of developing the complication.

* Poor blood sugar control
* High blood pressure
* Smoking
* Early onset diabetes

Management of Diabetic Nephropathy

1. Control blood sugar.
2. Avoid fast foods and junk food .
3. Reduce fat intake. Do not take bad (VLDL) cholesterol at all.
4. Stop alcohol intake and smoking