The kidney plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body, while ensuring that the needed elements are retained. For reasons that are not certain, high blood glucose levels cause a build-up of scar tissue in the kidney that prevents it from being able to filter blood in the way that it normally does.
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Sébastien Sasseville is a motivational speaker with type 1 diabetes, who uses his experiences to inspire and empower people to meet their challenges head-on and realize their full potential. Read all about his journeys here.
Michael Thornton: international soccer star!
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