Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders

Diabetic Nephropathy

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Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes also known as diabetic Nephropathy. In the United States, about one in three people with diabetes has diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy affects the ability of the kidneys to do their normal job of removing waste products and excess water from the body. The best way to prevent or delay diabetic nephropathy is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and properly treat diabetes and high blood pressure. Over the years, the disease slowly damages the delicate filter system of the kidneys. Early treatment can prevent or slow the progression of the disease and reduce the risk of complications. Kidney disease can cause kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease. Kidney failure is a life-threatening condition. Treatment options at this stage are dialysis or kidney transplantation.