Rohit Das Rohit Das Asked 9 months ago

Does diabetes cause renal failure?

A friend of mine who has diabetes for a long time recently got diagnosed with kidney issues. I'm newly diagnosed myself, and I'm worried. Can diabetes directly lead to renal (kidney) failure?

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, uncontrolled diabetes is one of the main causes of kidney failure, and dialysis is extremely expensive. It is much wiser and cheaper to get a serum creatinine and microalbuminuria test done every year, which costs under 500 rupees, to catch any kidney issues early.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh god, this is my biggest fear! Every time my sugar levels go up, I start panicking about kidney damage and renal failure. I always keep checking my feet for swelling and drink water constantly. If you are worried, please get your kidney function test done to put your mind at ease.

Kabir Malhotra Kabir Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It definitely can because high glucose puts too much pressure on the kidneys' filtering system. Along with diet, regular walking and mild exercise can help lower your overall insulin resistance and protect your organs. Just make sure to consult your doctor before starting any heavy routine.

Pooja Trivedi Pooja Trivedi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying the thought of renal failure is; I used to lose sleep over this. It is a very scary reality of diabetes, but please know that you can prevent it. Keeping your blood sugar and blood pressure under control really reduces the risk.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bro, yes, high sugar levels can mess up your kidneys over time. My uncle had to go on dialysis because he never controlled his diabetes. Don't ignore your high sugar readings, keep them under control with medicine and physical activity.

Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Thinking about diabetes causing kidney failure is what keeps me awake at 3 AM. It is a very real threat because those tiny blood vessels in the kidneys get fried by high sugar. I guess we both need to stop eating late-night sweets and get our levels checked.

Nandini Iyer Nandini Iyer Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, chronic high blood sugar damages the filters in your kidneys, which can lead to irreversible renal failure. I developed early kidney disease due to neglected diabetes. Please see a nephrologist or your regular doctor immediately for kidney function tests.

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