You might have heard that how much we control diabetes and blood sugar, we will surely end up with chronic kidney failure in the long term! Actually it is not true, say the best urology doctors. Though Diabetes and high blood pressure are the top causes of kidney diseases, only an approximate of 30% of T1 diabetics patients get into kidney failure.
Also note that around two-thirds of people living with Chronic Kidney Disease, their disease is caused by either diabetes or high blood pressure. Apart from these, Genetic diseases like polycystic kidney disease, autoimmune diseases, birth defects, acute kidney failure and other problems can also cause the kidney disease.
Now let’s have a look through the diabetes. It is a disease that affects body’s ability of a person to produce the insulin hormone. When your body turns the food you eat into energy, the insulin is released to help transport this energy to the different cells of the body. Insulin is the hormone which sends a chemical message to cells to open and receive this energy or glucose. And if the body is producing little or no insulin, too much sugar will remains in the blood, thus the body becomes diabetic. Blood glucose levels are higher than normal for individuals with diabetes.
There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2
Type 1 diabetes:
Here the pancreas does not produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes is also called as juvenile diabetes, since it is often diagnosed in children or teens. This type accounts for 5-10 percent of people with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes:
Here the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the cells are unable to use insulin properly, which is called insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes is commonly diagnosed later in life, generally after the age of 40 or 45. 90-95 percent of people with diabetes have this type.
The cause of diabetes is unknown. Genetics, diet, obesity and lack of exercise may play a role in developing diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar levels can lead to kidney disease, heart disease and blindness. The excess sugar in the bloodstream can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes and kidneys, and can harden or narrow your arteries. Some common symptoms of diabetes include:
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Blurry vision
- Extreme hunger
- Increased tiredness
- Unusual weight loss etc
Note: Readers from Keara can clarify further doubts from the website of Dr. Krishna Mohan, Urology specialist in Calicut and he's also one among the best urologist in Kerala.
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