Discover your body’s unsung heroes!
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K-Buddy
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See how healthy kidneys filter blood and how diabetes affects this process.
Diabetes happens when your body cannot control blood sugar levels properly. Too much sugar in your blood over time can damage your kidneys, causing important proteins to leak into your urine, which is an early sign of kidney problems.
Healthy Kidneys
Diabetic Kidneys
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Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your blood vessels. When this pressure stays consistently too high, it is called hypertension, or high blood pressure.
The increased pressure damages the blood vessels, making them narrow, stiff or weakened. This reduces blood flow to the kidneys, making it harder for them to filter waste. Over time, a vicious cycle of uncontrolled high blood pressure and kidney damage can lead to chronic kidney disease and eventually kidney failure.
CKD may be diagnosed if any of these persist for 3 months or more:
1. eGFR below 60 (mL/min/1.73m²)
2. Protein in urine (UACR ≥ 3 mg/mmol or 30 mg/g)
3. Other signs of kidney damage
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Did you know? Kidneys are multitaskers! They filter blood, balance fluid and minerals, regulate blood pressure, and produce hormones to make red blood cells and strengthen bones.
Did you know? Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension can silently damage your kidneys if not managed properly.
Did you know? Your eGFR is like a scorecard that shows how well your kidneys are cleaning your blood—even before you can feel any symptoms.
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