Most people don't often think about your kidneys -- your body's filtration system -- but you need to protect them when you have diabetes. Why?

"Three things can contribute to kidney disease. The first is high blood sugar," says Jason C. Baker, MD, endocrinologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. "If it remains high, it can lead to damage of the kidneys -- both to the blood vessels that feed the kidneys and to a part of the kidneys that filters the blood."

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two other things that can damage the ...... see more here:https://www.healthvibes.us/2019/02/best-way-to-prevent-kidney-disease.html

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Most people don't often think about your kidneys -- your body's filtration system -- but you need to protect them when you have diabetes. Why?

"Three things can contribute to kidney disease. The first is high blood sugar," says Jason C. Baker, MD, endocrinologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. "If it remains high, it can lead to damage of the kidneys -- both to the blood vessels that feed the kidneys and to a part of the kidneys that filters the blood."

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two other things that can damage the ...... see more here:https://www.healthvibes.us/2019/02/best-way-to-prevent-kidney-disease.html

are you a Nephrologist?

I doubt he is one. he seem to be sharing an information gotten from research

I'm a health personnel. Do you have any issue?

I know alot of people have issues on this

Try to share your experiences on this issue for the benefit of others

High blood sugar is a commonly known reason for kidney problems. However chronic alcohol intake may also affect the functioning of the kidneys & make them unable to filter your blood properly.