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High Blood Sugar: Diabetes Can Damage Your Kidneys, Check Out Warning Signs

According to the World Health Organization, diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. If blood sugar levels are not checked, it can impact and permanently damage the body's important organs including the kidneys. Check out some early warning signs that can point to an underlying kidney issue.

Kidney Health: Manage Diabetes

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Kidney Health: Manage Diabetes

Blood sugar levels need to be kept under control because an imbalance can lead to many severe diseases. So it's essential to keep diabetes in check.

High Blood Sugar Impact Kidneys

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High Blood Sugar Impact Kidneys

Diabetes and kidney disorders are closely connected. Diabetes, which is characterised by high blood sugar levels, can gradually impair kidney function over time.

Warning Signs That Your Kidneys Are Not Okay

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Warning Signs That Your Kidneys Are Not Okay

If you have high blood sugar, you should keep monitoring your kidney health regulary. Here are some key signs that your kidneys are not in perfect shape.

Persistent Fatigue

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Persistent Fatigue

While you can be tired for several issues, if you experience persistent tiredness, without any particular reason, it can be a potential sign of kidney issues. Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest may warrant a closer look.

 

An Increased Need To Urinate

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An Increased Need To Urinate

Finding yourself needing to urinate frequently, especially during the night? It's more than just annoying, it can point to an underlying kidney disorder.

Swollen Ankle Or Feet

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Swollen Ankle Or Feet

Swelling in ankles and feet can be a sign of fluid retention, often associated with kidney problems.

High Blood Pressure

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High Blood Pressure

Hypertension or high blood pressure and kidney disorders are closely related. While high BP can affect kidneys, a kidney disorder can also lead to high blood pressure. Therefore, it's imperative to keep your BP in check.