Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Asked 5 months ago

Is diabetes kidney disease?

My uncle has had diabetes for many years, and now he's also having kidney problems. I'm wondering if there's a direct connection – is diabetes kidney disease, or does it just lead to it?

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Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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No, diabetes is not kidney disease itself, but it can *cause* kidney disease over time if not managed well. My doctor at Apollo explained that high blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the kidneys. Always clarify such things with a specialist.

Santosh Jain Santosh Jain Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

No, they are different, like different problems in the body. Diabetes is about sugar. But if your sugar goes up too much, it can start affecting kidneys also, which is why it is important to control it. For anything serious, please see a doctor.

Anand Singh Anand Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

No, diabetes is not kidney disease. But if your sugar is not controlled, it can harm your kidneys over time. So it's important to take care of yourself, stay calm, and focus on what you can control. Everything will be fine.

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

No, diabetes itself isn't a kidney disease. It's a condition where your body can't regulate blood sugar. But prolonged high blood sugar from diabetes can damage your kidneys over time, leading to diabetic kidney disease. So they're related complications, but not the same thing.

Pooja Das Pooja Das Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

No, diabetes is not kidney disease. But it can cause problems with your kidneys if it's not managed properly. Take care of your health.

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Rajat Malhotra Rajat Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely not. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, primarily affecting blood sugar regulation. However, uncontrolled diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease. Don't confuse the two, and definitely don't self-diagnose based on internet searches. See a doctor!

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