How to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease with Diabetes

Chronic Kidney Disease is a common complication of Diabetes. If the condition is not controlled well, the condition will develop in Kidney Failure which needs dialysis or kidney transplant in the near future.

Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Diabetes

1 Albumin/protein in the urine
2 High blood pressure
3 Ankle and leg swelling, leg cramps
4 Going to the bathroom more often at night
5 High levels of BUN and creatinine in blood
6 Less need for insulin or antidiabetic medications
7 Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting
8 Weakness, paleness and anemia
9 Itching

What will happen if my kidneys have been damaged?

First, the doctor needs to find out if your diabetes has caused the injury. Other diseases can cause kidney damage. Your kidneys will work better and last longer if you:
· Control your diabetes
· Control high blood pressure
· Get treatment for urinary tract infections
· Correct any problems in your urinary system
· Avoid any medicines that may damage the kidneys (especially over-the-counter pain medications)

If no other problems are found, your doctor will try to keep your kidneys working as long as possible. The use of high blood pressure medicines called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors has been shown to help slow the loss of kidney function.

For patients with Chronic Kidney Disease caused by Diabetes, a real treatment should be able to not only control blood sugar well also repair kidney damage and recover kidney function. If you worry about side effects of western medicines, you are recommended to learn more about TCM and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).