Diabetes
mellitus, in general, known as diabetes, is a disease in which human body does
not make adequate insulin or cannot use normal amounts of insulin correctly.
Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of blood sugar in your blood. A
high blood sugar level can generate problems in many parts of your body.
Are there various types of diabetes?
Yes, the most
basic ones are Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, it usually occurs in
children. It is also called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile
onset diabetes mellitus. In this type, the pancreas does not make sufficient
insulin and you have to inject insulin from outside for the rest of your life.
Type 2 diabetes
is more transpires, commonly occurs in individuals over 40 and is called adult
onset diabetes. It is also called noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In
this type, the pancreas makes insulin, but your body does not manage it
properly. The high blood glucose level often can be controlled by a good diet
and/or taking proper medication, although some patients must need to take
insulin.
What does diabetes do to the kidneys?
If you are
suffering from diabetes, the small blood vessels in your body get injured. When
these blood vessels are in the kidneys and get injured, your kidneys cannot
cleanse your blood suitably. Your body will hold more water and salt than it
should be, which can cause weight gain and ankle swelling. You may release
protein in your urine. Also, waste materials will get stuck in your blood.
Can diabetes cause kidney pain?
Diabetes also
may cause harm to nerves in your body. This can cause the problem in emptying
your bladder. The pressure following from your full bladder can back up and
damage the kidneys and cause kidney pain.
Does diabetes cause kidney stones?
If urine remains
in for a long time inside your bladder, it can develop an infection from the
active growth of bacteria in urine that has a high glucose level. Also due to
obstructed blood vessels, diabetes can cause kidney stones.
How many diabetic patients will develop the kidney
disease?
About 35 % of
patients undergoing with Type 1 (juvenile onset) diabetes and up to 40 percent
of individuals suffering from Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes ultimately will
suffer from kidney failure.
What are the early symptoms of kidney disease in
individuals suffering from diabetes?
The very first
symptom of diabetic kidney disease is an increased secretion of albumin in the
urine. Other than that ankle swelling and weight gain may occur. You will use
the toilet more at night than any other time. Your blood pressure gets too high
very often. As a person suffering from diabetes, you should have your urine,
blood and blood pressure checked at least once a month. This will help you to
take better control of your disease and early medication of high blood pressure
and kidney disease. Keeping control of your diabetes can lower your risk of
catching critical kidney disease. Also keep you body active.