How Diabetes Can Affect Your Body

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How does diabetes harm your kidneys?

Diabetes causes blood sugar to remain too high. Over time, high blood sugar damages the kidneys’ tiny blood vessels and filters.
Damaged kidneys may leak protein into urine and struggle to remove waste.
Over time, this can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD).
High blood pressure can worsen the damage.

Early kidney disease often has no symptoms. Regular testing matters, even when you feel well.

Drink smarter: Choose water or unsweetened drinks over soft drinks, milk tea, and sugary coffee.
Build balanced meals: Include vegetables and lean protein; manage rice portions.
Cut back on salt: Limit instant noodles, processed meats, and extra patis or toyo.
Move regularly: Take short walking breaks and use stairs when practical.
Plan around shifts: Keep meals, medicines, and glucose checks on schedule.
Prioritize sleep and avoid smoking.
Take prescribed medicines and follow your blood sugar and blood pressure targets.

Ask your company clinic or doctor about:

Testing schedule:

Confirm that your annual physical includes both kidney tests.

Seek assessment if you have:

Do not wait for symptoms before getting tested. Early detection and treatment can help delay worsening kidney disease.

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