Diabetes and smoking are two conditions that make each other more difficult to manage. This ‘double hit’ greatly increases your risk of heart attacks and strokes, among many other health problems.
kidney disease
What medications are used to protect the kidneys?
There are many things that can be done on a daily basis to manage kidney disease and reduce the risk of kidney damage, including taking medications.
Heart and Kidney Health Connection: What You Need to Know
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects one in 10, or approximately four million Canadians. Diabetes is the largest contributor to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). It is estimated that CKD affects two in five patients with type 2 diabetes.
Kidneys …seven miles of blood vessels. Protect them!
Diabetes affects blood vessels. The kidneys are little powerhouses full of blood vessels, so they are particularly susceptible to harm.
How does diabetes affect the kidneys?
Maintaining kidney health is very important for people with diabetes, as kidney disease is a serious complication of diabetes. Read on to learn more about diabetes and kidney health.
Diabetes and kidney complications
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, known as nephropathy. Find tips to prevent or delay kidney complications.
