Diabetes, the Leading Cause of Kidney Failure

Diabetes is a potentially devastating condition that affects kidneys, eyes and every other organ in the body. It is a disease in which the body is unable to produce or properly use insulin. Insulin, a hormone that is necessary for converting starches, sugar and other food into energy. The thing that leads to diabetes is unknown and there is no known cure. However, it can be managed and achieved through proper diet, exercise and effective management under a physician's care.

Endocrinologists are specialists that treat diabetes. They are easy to find in most areas. Here are some examples: David Alster, MD of Tucson AZ, Douglas B. Robinson, MD of Charlotte NC, Jeanne R. Bonar, MD, FACE of Anchorage, AK, Christopher Case, MD in Jefferson City, MO
In 2005, it was estimated that there were 20.8 million adults and children who are afflicted by this disease. That is just about 7% of the population.

Today there are 24 million people in the US diagnosed with diabetes or 8% of the population, and 5.7 million people undiagnosed.

Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure. The fact is hypertension and diabetes are the primary causes of kidney disease, leading to about 70 percent of kidney failure cases with diabetes accounting of 44 percent of kidney failure cases in America.

The early stages of kidney disease have no signs . It quietly attacks your body and by the time it is finally detected, the pathology is so problematic and too involved to prevent kidney failure. Once your kidneys fail, you have two options: dialysis or kidney transplant. If you do not receive either of these, you will eventually die.

To your health,
Alma
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