Kidney function

[SueJB]

Does anyone know if there is a link between reduced kidney function and T!?

 

[Zhnyaka]

Of course there is. Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most common complications. Why are you asking?

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Does anyone know if there is a link between reduced kidney function and T!?

Kidneys get damaged when blood sugars are higher than preferred, so yeah... T1, T2, any type, really. It's just another organ that gets a beating when blood sugars aren't what they're supposed to be, alas. Sorry.

 

[SueJB]

Of course there is. Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most common complications. Why are you asking?

Gosh, @Zhnyaka, rather a curt reply but thanks for the info. I asked because I was curious to know if there was a link and also because I had a blood test which showed something not quite right with my kidneys

 

[SueJB]

Kidneys get damaged when blood sugars are higher than preferred, so yeah... T1, T2, any type, really. It's just another organ that gets a beating when blood sugars aren't what they're supposed to be, alas. Sorry.

Thanks @JoKalsbeek I suspected as much. Is there any info about what can be done about it apart from good blood glucose control?

 

[Zhnyaka]

Gosh, @Zhnyaka, rather a curt reply but thanks for the info. I asked because I was curious to know if there was a link and also because I had a blood test which showed something not quite right with my kidneys

Well, you asked if there was a connection or not

here is the article https://dmsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1758-5996-1-10

What medications did your nephrologist prescribe for you? usually, nephroprotectors are prescribed, but it all depends on how bad your tests are. In the worst case, this is dialysis, at best, just recommendations to drink water and monitor bg and blood pressure

 

[Ushthetaff]

I’m on dialysis at the moment and poor bs control can definitely be a cause of kidney disease , keeping well hydrated is always good , if blood results are bad enough you should be referred to the renal unit, even though my bs control was pants my kidney problems were a result of sepsis following my leg amputation . Best advice I can give is keep blood sugars in a good range

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Thanks @JoKalsbeek I suspected as much. Is there any info about what can be done about it apart from good blood glucose control?

Like was suggested, drink water, (something between 1,5 and 2 liters a day, from what I remember), and if something's off, the nephrologist might give meds or, indeed eventually, dialysis. Try and get blood sugar control, because tackling the root cause is usually the best way to avoid complications later on. But if that's not an option, drink loads and get a specialist on side, if you need one.

 

[ianf0ster]

This is not so applicable to Type 1's, but Dr David Unwin said that there was no need to fear Protein, he found that his T2 patients on a Low Carb way of eating actually had improved kidney function despite eating more protein than before. Of course this may be also be attributed to lower Blood Glucose, rather than Low Carb itself!

 

[Marie 2]

Hi!!! Higher blood sugars thicken the blood and the eyes and kidneys are usually the first to suffer because they have very tiny blood vessels. A lot of time here in the US they automatically want to prescribe you a low dose of high blood pressure medication when you have diabetes, whether you have high blood pressure or not, to try to help protect the kidneys. But high blood pressure also can damage the kidneys easily as it puts more pressure on the vessels.

 

[Prancy]

How often do you all get kidney lab tests done?

 

[Antje77]

How often do you all get kidney lab tests done?

I get a blood draw/urine test once a year before my yearly diabetes appointment, and this includes kidney function.
If I wanted to I could have one more often I guess.

 

[Hopeful34]

I have blood tests every 3 months for another condition, which includes kidney function, and a urine test once a year.

 

[Hopeful34]

A lot of time here in the US they automatically want to prescribe you a low dose of high blood pressure medication when you have diabetes, whether you have high blood pressure or not, to try to help protect the kidneys

I was put on this when I got to 40, even though my blood pressure wasn't high.