kidney disease

Hi. My latest test results show my eGFR as 60. I'm aware this is concerning! It has been between 69 and 80 in the last few years and tends to go up and down slightly but this is the lowest. Has anyone managed to improve their eGFR? Any advice? Thanks.

Hi, I posted the other week when I was really unwell, and I have since had my hospital appointment. I’ve had pancreatitis and docs thought I could be type 1. The consultant is still saying type 2 but keeping regular checks and put me on Mounjaro and I have to go back in 4 weeks for checks. So...

Hello friends Hoping for some reassurance/ guidance / support. I’m 35 have been a type 1 diabetic for 27 years. Did a recent blood test and my EGFR was 76 and creatinine was 85. I’ve attached my last 2 years results too. My endocrinologist and GP have never raised any kidney concerns. I saw a...

Has anyone who got there blood sugars back to normal we’re able to also reverse any kidney damage from diabetes? (If you had kidney damage) I spoke to my doctor today and looks like my kidneys have slight damage although my function is normal.

I got back the urine test results back today… I posted last week about my blood tests. They did egfr test and it just said normal. But I’m worried about the urine results. Urine creatinine level: 6.0 mmol (1.0- 20.0) Urine albumine/creatinine ratio 40.7 mg/mmol (0.0-3.5) Urine albumine...

hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed T2, the nurse did some more blood tests and urine sample. I’ve got some tests back and need to go for another blood test. But confused by some of the results. The results came abnormal: My triglycerides are 6.4 when should be no more than 2. My serum...

Hi, I’m 24 years old and have been type 1 for 13 years, for the majority I have tried my best to control my sugars but not been the best. I am on ramipril for kidney protection and recently had an eye exam where it was noted I have cataracts in both eyes but they do not need treatment as of yet...

Hello, My name is Dan. it's a pleasure to meet you all and I have a question. I have been sent to the hospital for a repeat blood test as my kidney function result was 2.9 and normal is 3.5, has anyone got any knowledge of these results? as I am very concerned.

Has anybody seen the Clemson University breakthrough on reversing hardening of the arteries in Chronic Kidney Disease? CKD occurs in a lot diabetes patients and so does hardening of the arteries. It's a major cause of mortality and quality of life issues, so reversing it is a breakthrough for...

Hello, my last hb1ac was 7.4 All my previous tests were below 7 I have been type 1 diabetic for 7 years. My recent tests didn’t show any kidney problems but I am always worried about my kidneys. How long does it usually take to develop kidney disease with people with type 1 diabetes? Thank you!

Great site. Thank you. Wish I could follow DBUK advice Me 67yo male T2 for 21 years, on dialysis for 30 months waiting for kidney transplant. Got all the usual diabetic troubles, ageing body cardio hypertension hypos bloods all mostly self-inflicted. My problem is lifestyle. Wrong foods...

Hi. Didn't realise I already had an account here from a few years ago (back in the good old days - as I currently refer to those years). I was actually debating whether I should actually post this in a cancer thread or here, but here I am first. I've been type 1 diabetic for 24 years (jesus...

Hi Guys, Its my first post on here... I've been type 1 diabetic now for over 26 years. My control hasn't been that great. At the start of this year (2016) my hba1c was 9% and I have managed to get it down to 8.5% (I'm slowly improving). Hoping to reach 8% soon. For me, I have always struggled...

Hello! Can somebody please answer this? I got a urinalysis done recently, and found out that my kidneys are being affected by my diabetes.. Even though my blood sugars are perfect, and my blood pressure has always been low too, why is this happening? I'm type 2 also.. Been trying to get a...