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Thursday, November 26, 2009

How to Prevent Kidney Problems if you have Diabetes

You can prevent kidney failure if you have diabetes. Just use these suggestions to protect yourself:

* Control your blood sugar by eating well and a good exercise program
* Take your medicine as prescribed
* Have your physician test your blood and urine regularly for kidney problems
* If the laboratory test shows that you do have kidney problems, your physician may prescribe medicines like ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers that can help keep your kidneys healthy.

A diagnosis of diabetes does not have to mean kidney disease. So long as you control your diabetes, manage it well and follow the order of your endocrinologist (specialist who deals with the endocrine system’s disorders specifically secretions called hormones), there is no reason why you can't live a long, healthy, happy life - without kidney disease.

Watch for more articles about diabetes.
Alma

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