Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes type 1 and type 2 that affects the kidney. Uncontrolled diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the kidney and can affect the filtration of blood, and also lead to high blood pressure.

Risk factors for diabetic nephropathy are

Uncontrolled blood sugar level
Uncontrolled blood pressure
Smoking
High cholesterol
Obesity
Family history of diabetes

Symptoms of early diabetic nephropathy are

Worsening blood pressure control
Protein in the urine
Swelling of feet, ankles, hands, or eyes
Increased need to urinate
Reduced need for insulin or diabetes medicine
Confusion or difficulty concentrating
Shortness of breath
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Persistent itching
Fatigue

If you are observing any of the symptoms mentioned above, get in touch with our Nephrologist now. SS Kidney & Urology Hospital has a team of highly trained Nephrologists and support personnel to control and cure diabetic nephropathy.