Treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease

Diabetic Kidney Disease is not only one of the diabetic microvasscular complications but also a significant cause of death. In real life, people always feel helpless to face Diabetes and Kidney Disease. Actually, it is feasible to take effective measure to slow down the progression of this disorder.

And the followings are methods to deal with Diabetic Kidney Disease.

1. Control blood sugar levels strictly. In early stage of Diabetes, insulin pump or multiple subcutaneous insulin injections can help to maintain blood sugar at a normal level. They can also delay or even prevent the occurrence and the progression of Diabetic Nephropathy, reduce the increased glomerular filtration rate and improve microalbuminuria.

2. Another way is to keep blood pressure in check (under 130/80). Blood pressure medicine, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) can be primary medicines. Other antihypertensive drugs such as diuretics, methyldopa, clonidine,etc are also effective.

3. Limit the intake of protein. Reduce the quantity of protein properly in diet can lower the internal pressure of glomerular. On the contrary, high protein diet can aggravate the pathological changes of glomerular.

4. Dialysis and kidney transplant. Once there is kidney failure, dialysis ans kidney transplant are effective methods. For patients over 65, the effect is not very good.

Here are some other recommended ways to help treat Diabetic Kidney Disease :

Eat a low-fat diet

Exercise regularly

Work with your doctor

Limit sodium intake

Don’t smoke or use tobacco products

The above are treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease. We believe that you have formed a more detailed understanding. If you have other questions, please chat with online doctor and Email us at kidneyservice@hotmail.com for more information. Good luck!

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