Diabetic Kidney Disease

Diabetic kidney disease is kidney damage caused by diabetes and is also commonly called diabetic nephropathy. Kidney damage often develops gradually, and many people have no symptoms in the early stages.

How is it detected?

Blood and urine tests are important because symptoms may be absent. Assessment commonly includes a blood test of kidney filtration and urine testing for albumin, which can be a marker of kidney damage.

Why ongoing management matters

Managing blood glucose and blood pressure forms an important part of slowing diabetes-related kidney damage, alongside individualized medical treatment and healthy lifestyle measures.

Relevant specialist

Dr. Ved Prakash Singh — Nephrologist

Diabetic kidney disease / diabetic nephropathy is among the kidney conditions managed by Dr. Ved Prakash Singh.