Diabetic Kidney Disease
Specialized management of kidney complications caused by diabetes, focused on slowing progression and reducing cardiovascular risk.
What is Diabetic Kidney Disease?
Diabetic kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy) is the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States. It develops when high blood sugar damages the kidney's filtering units over time. Early nephrology intervention — alongside good diabetes management — can dramatically slow progression.
Signs & Symptoms
- Protein in the urine (foamy urine)
- Gradually rising creatinine on lab work
- Worsening blood pressure control
- Swelling in the legs or feet
- History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes for more than 10 years
How We Treat Diabetic Kidney Disease
We partner with endocrinologists and primary care physicians to deliver integrated care targeting both blood sugar control and kidney preservation.
- Optimization of blood glucose and HbA1c control
- Kidney-protective medications (SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone, ACE/ARB)
- Blood pressure management to under 130/80 mmHg
- Monitoring and managing diabetes-related complications
- Nutritional counseling for a diabetic kidney-friendly diet
- Education on lifestyle changes that slow progression
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