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My mother is suffering from diabetes since 5 years. Is her kidney will damage? Please suggest.
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If the diabetes is not under control and she has long standing diabetes risk of kidney damage is there.she should monitor her blood sugar three monthly along with Hba1c and consult diabetologist for treatment and advice.You can do renal function test like blood urea.creatinine and urine R/E for albumin to find out whether kidney is affected or not.Along with medicine she should go for regular walk,reduce weight if overweight,control diet by avoiding sweets and excess carbohydrates.she should strictly follow diabetic diet after consulting dietician
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