Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes have kidney disease. To understand how diabetes affects the kidneys, one needs to understand both diseases separately and together.

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body is unable to either produce adequate amount of insulin or use the insulin that is produced. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar present in the blood. A high blood sugar level can cause a number of critical health issues.

The two most common types of diabetes are type 1 (usually found in children) and type 2 (found in adults over 40).  About 30% of those with type 1 diabetes and up to 40% of those with type 2 will suffer from kidney diseases. Read More

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