Understanding Diabetic Kidney Failure: A Silent Threat We Can Fight
By Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee Nephrology & Renal Transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi ✅ Diabetic Kidney Failure: A Long-Term Complication of Diabetes Diabetes is not just a condition of high blood sugar—it can silently damage vital organs over time. One of the most serious and often overlooked complications is diabetic kidney failure , also known as diabetic nephropathy . This progressive condition affects the kidneys’ ability to filter waste, and in advanced stages, can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant . 🔍 What Happens in Diabetic Nephropathy? When blood sugar levels remain elevated over time, it damages the delicate filtering units of the kidneys—called glomeruli . This leads to: Decreased kidney function Proteinuria – the leaking of protein (especially albumin) into the urine Gradual development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) In severe cases, progression to kidney failure 🧭 Early Warning...