Lifestyle changes play a significant role in slowing its progression. Medications to manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipid profile, are essential components of the treatment. Additionally, medicines to delay kidney-disease progression, are an essential component of treatment regimen. Dialysis or kidney transplantation can be life-sustaining interventions in advanced cases. If you have diabetes, it is imperative to work closely with your doctor to monitor and manage your kidney health.
Diabetes greatly affects overall well-being, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and renal diseases. Let’s commit to vigilant management of diabetes and kidney health.
(Author: Dr. Jay Deshmukh (M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S., F.C.P.S., M.N.A.M.S., MD), Chief Physician and Director, Sunflower Hospital, Nagpur)