Pathophysiology of Diabetic Kidney DamageDiabetic kidney disease, also known as diabetic nephropathy, is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged due to long-standing diabetes. Over time, high blood glucose levels associated with diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels (glomeruli) in the kidneys. The glomeruli are responsible for filtering waste and excess water from the blood to form...
Diabetic kidney disease, also known as diabetic nephropathy, is a kidney disease caused by damage to small blood vessels in the kidneys as a result of diabetes. Persistent high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can cause a variety of complications affecting the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetic kidney disease has become one of the leading causes of end-stage...