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The Diabetes and Kidney Connection

Fear of Diabetes Complications

If you are someone who is not familiar with diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may not cause you much worry until you or a loved...

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Issues

You might not think much about your kidneys. But they play a critically important role in your overall health. With one-in-three people in the US at risk for developing chronic...

Multiple Organs and Tissues Play a Role in Type 2 Diabetes

The pancreas is not the only organ in the body that impacts type 2 diabetes. Doctors now know that many organs and tissues all play a role in controlling blood...

Excessive Thirst and Frequent Urination

Excessive thirst (polydipsia) and frequent urination (polyuria) are two common symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Both are signs that high blood sugar (glucose) is causing your kidneys to work extra...

Can You Develop Complications Even When Diabetes is Well Controlled?

One of the biggest stressors you face as a person with diabetes is that if your diabetes is not well controlled, you are putting yourself at risk for some pretty...

Well-Managed Diabetes is the Leading Cause of Nothing

I have a favorite cup that says: “Well-managed diabetes is a leading cause of _______." I should be clear that it is not intended to be a fill-in-the-blank question. Instead...