Among people with Diabetes who consult our online experts, many of them are
suffering from high Creatitine level and low hemoglobin level. And they often
have no idea why this happens. In this article, we would like to explain the
reasons in detail so that you can be clear about the causes as well as the
corresponding treatment.
Definition
Creatinine is the waste that develops from the metabolism of the muscle,
which is transported in the blood to the kidneys where it is then filtered and
excreted from the body in urine. The typical reference ranges are 0.5~1.0mg/dL
(about 45-90μmol/l) for women and 0.7~1.2 mg/dL (60-110μmol/l) for men.
Hemoglobin refers to a protein in red blood cells that carried oxygen. Normal
result vary, but in general are 12.1~15.1gm/dL for female and 13.8~17.2gm/dL for
male.
Causes of high creatinine and low hemoglobin in Diabetes
Your higher creatinine leve means that your kidneys have been damaged due to
poor control of your disease and abnormal blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause
a breakdown of fat which causes a toxic acid called ketones to build up in the
kidney. Without effective treatment, kidney damage may be caused, leading to
high creatinine levels.
A low hemoglobin level is referred to as anemia or low red blood count.
Anemia can be one complication of kidney disease. Our kidneys can secrete a type
of hormone-erythropoietin, which can promote the production of RBCs. So this
imply that your kidney may be impaired.
Are you clear about the causes for your condition? If there is still anything
unclear, feel free to talk with our online doctors. Besides, they can provide
you with the best treatment plan for Diabetes according to your specific
illness.