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Understanding diabetic kidney disease

Joel Streed, Mayo Clinic News Network on

Published in Health & Fitness

-- Confusion or difficulty concentrating.

-- Shortness of breath.

-- Loss of appetite.

-- Nausea and vomiting.

-- Persistent itching.

 

-- Fatigue.

The first step in treating diabetic nephropathy is to treat and control your diabetes and high blood pressure. This may include diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes, and prescription medications. Early treatment and good management of your blood sugar and hypertension may prevent or slow the disease's progress and reduce the chance of complications.

If your disease progresses to kidney failure, your health care professional likely will discuss options for care focused on replacing the function of your kidneys or making you more comfortable. These options may include kidney dialysis, kidney transplant and symptom management.


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