Keeping your kidneys healthy starts with an annual microalbumin screening. This is a very specific test that looks for small amounts of protein in the urine that cannot be detected by the usual “dipstick” test performed during a routine urinalysis. However, it’s important to know that infection, severe stress, heart failure, failure, or strenuous exercise prior to a screening test can also cause an elevated level of protein in your urine. You must have a positive screening test confirmed with a complete 24-hour microalbumin test. If the second test is positive, you will need to start treatment that will bring this number back to normal.
To keep your kidneys healthy or prevent problems from getting worse, you need to improve your blood glucose control. Kidney problems result from the increased glucose load that causes a buildup of AGEs. The closer to normal you keep your blood glucose levels, the better for your kidneys. With the guidance of your team, aim for an HbAIc (discussed in more detail in Chapter 6) of less than seven percent or even less than six percent if possible without risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose).
Make sure to maintain normal pressure. When blood pressure exceeds 130/85 mm Hg, it slowly damages your kidneys. Get your blood pressure checked often and learn how to check it yourself at home. If it is consistently high, medication called early treatment is important. Nicotine, salt, caffeine, and alcohol can all raise blood pressure. On the other hand, adding some physical activity and extra exercise to your life can help lower your blood pressure.
Be sure to avoid medications that can harm the kidneys, when your doctor chooses a medication such as an antibiotic to treat an infection, keep in mind that kidney damage is not a possible side effect. Keep in mind that some over-the-counter medications can also cause problems. Excisional use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
(NSAIDs) aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen can cause kidney damage. It is safe to use these occasionally as recommended on the bottles. But large daily doses have been linked to kidney problems, so if you have persistent pain or inflammation, talk to your doctor before self-medicating with large doses of NSAIDs.
To be on the safe side, it is advisable that you arm yourself with diabetes treatment methods.
Diabetic patients have always been troubled by possible means to control their diabetes, allowing them to move on with their lives.
Below is some sure diabetes information that will help a patient bring his or her problem down to a reasonable level:
o Dietary management: In general, dietary measures are required in the management of all diabetic patients to achieve the overall therapeutic goal.
o Try to move yourself as much as possible
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