Hypertension and Diabetic Kidney Disease

Diabetic kidney disease can lead to high blood pressure

For people with diabetes, high blood pressure increases the risk of kidney problems, one of the most serious diabetic complications.

A family history of high blood pressure and diabetes together increase the odds of developing kidney disease.

Furthermore, diabetic kidney disease also leads to high blood pressure. 

How is diabetic kidney disease and hypertension treated?

Diabetic kidney disease is managed by tightly controlling blood glucose levels, if caught early enough.

Blood glucose levels must be kept close to normal, with blood sugar tested four times or more every day. This strict regime may include daily insulin, a nutrition and exercise plan, and close liaison with a diabetes healthcare team.

Lowering blood pressure

Lowering blood pressure is a key goal of treating diabetic kidney disease.

Medication that lower blood pressure can help to slow the progress of kidney disease. ACE inhibitors have shown promise in preventing progression of diabetic kidney disease.

Blood pressure should be monitored regularly.

A low protein diet may also help. Many people have too much protein in their diets, which can harm people with diabetes.

Diabetic nutritionists should be able to provide a suitable diet plan.