Kidneys are remarkable organs, and they receive approximately 25% of a
person's total blood volume per minute. Inside each of the kidneys, there are
millions of tiny blood vessels that function as filters. Their job is to clear
wastes from the blood. Sometimes, this filtering system can be broken down.
Diabetes can impair the kidneys, causing them to fail. Failing kidneys lose
their ability to filter waste products, leading to kidney disease.
How does diabetes cause kidney disease?
During the process of protein digestion in our body, wastes will be
generated. The kidneys contain millions of tiny blood vessels-capillaries, and
there are even tinier holes in them function as filters.
When the blood flows through these blood vessels, small molecules like wastes
can pass through the holes, and then are excreted out of the body with urine.
Big molecules, such as protein and red blood cells, are too big to pass through
these holes, so they will be kept within the bloodstream.
However, this system can be damaged by diabetes. High blood glucose levels
will make the kidneys filter excessive blood. This put extra work to the
kidneys. Over time, they begin to leak useful substance like protein in the
urine.
In the early stage of kidney disease, there is small mount of protein in
urine, known as microalbuminuria. As the disease develops, larger amounts of
protein will be spilt out, leading to macroalbuminuria. In this case, end-stage
renal disease (ESRD) can be caused. This condition is very serious, and patient
has to receive a kidney transplant or to have the blood filtered by
machine-dialysis.
If you are diagnosed or have been suffering from Diabetic Kidney Disease, we
can help. The most-advanced treatment is available in our hospital which can
help you avoid further damage. Contact our online service for free help.