Ckd pre diabetic

[angelasutton51]

Hi can anyone tell me if pre diabetes will have any effect on my kidneys , I am stage 3 , my blood glucose has been 10.5 , never goes below 6.0 even in the morning on rising , still high after two hours of a meal

Regards to you all Angela

[jaykay777]

Angela -- Although I don't know whether pre diabetes would have any effect on your kidneys, I have one positive observation for you. In the independent living facility where I live, none of the residents who have diabetes have said they have kidney disease. It's good that you are thinking about this. I, who have stage 3 kidney disease, do not have diabetes. You may find it easy to learn which foods aren't compatible with kidney disease and give them low priority in your meal plans.

[angelasutton51 in reply to jaykay777]

Thankyou for the reply jaykay777 , yes I too try to eat the good things that will not effect my kidneys , the reason I asked about diabetes is I've read you can get kidney disease from being a diabetic , it makes me wonder that when I do my blood sugar it sometimes spikes as they call it , thought this may contribute to kidney problems ,, my GRF this time was 49 just outside 3b so I've obviously been eating the correct food as it was as low as 37 when I was diagnosed we'll take care hope you keep well Angela

[Mysticlad in reply to jaykay777]

You have a warning sign but you can do a lot to help. Long term uncontrolled diabetes will harm kidneys. It is the number one reason for kidney disease. Get your diet in order and blood sugars down as well as keep your blood pressure normal and you should be fine. Avoid sugar, salt, and red meat. Stay hydrated. Find a renal diet you can use.

[Nicolala]

Hi Angela

Many dialysis patients have diabetes first. I'm not diabetic but have been on dialysis for many years and know lots of patients. My understanding is this: poor control of diabetes and a high use of insulin affects the kidneys. Over years, insulin builds up in the kidneys, blocking the filters. This is why some patients require both a kidney and pancreas transplant. Taking good care of yourself and your diet is the key. Dialysis itself will not cause diabetes, but transplant drugs sometimes do. Hope that makes sense.