Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Frequent urination an early sign of diabetic nephropathy
Constant fatigue and exhaustion a sign of diabetic nephropathy can signal reduced function in diabetic nephropathy
Since the kidneys are not effectively filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, extra fluid and waste can build up in various parts of the body, leading to swelling in the arms, face, and legs
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Kidneys help control blood pressure by handling fluids and making hormones and if diabetes harms the kidneys, blood pressure can get high or vary a lot.
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Diabetic kidney problems can mess with sleep as it may be because of discomfort from swelling or itching.
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Due to the build-up of waste in your blood, because your kidneys aren't working right, you might feel nauseous.
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Since kidney damage can lead build up of toxins in the blood it may affect the health of skin
One may experience shortness of breath while at rest or during activity
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