Lower HbA1c May Not Prevent Diabetes Complications
According to Mayo Clinic researchers, the HbA1c level targeted by physicians may not actually lower the risk of kidney, vision and neuropathy complications for...
Certain Diabetes Drugs Protect Against Kidney Failure
Certain diabetes drugs can reduce the risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Fluoride Risks to Diabetics, Kidney Patients and Thyroid Function
Diabetics and patients with kidney disease often consume increased amounts of fluorides from fluoridated water, which can harm thyroid function, the body and the...
Diabetes Drug Lowers Cardiovascular and Kidney Complication Risk
For the first time, a large clinical trial showed across-the-board cardiovascular benefit of a common diabetes drug, a much-needed outcome for people with type...
3 Factors Speed Up the Need for Dialysis in Type 2 Diabetics
Researchers have found 3 risk factors that determine whether a person with type 2 diabetes will need dialysis decades earlier than others. Patients with diabetes...
Viagra for Diabetes? Study Says It Improves Insulin Sensitivity and More.
A new study has found that sildenafil (brand name: Viagra) improves insulin sensitivity in individuals with prediabetes and also lowers a marker of heart,...
Patiromer Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects of Kidney Disease Treatment
Called a "Huge Deal" by George Bakris, MD, a one-year study showed that Patiromer returned blood potassium levels to normal and kept them under...
Vitamin B Supplements May Protect Kidneys in Type 1 Diabetic Children
Vitamin B deficiency is associated with an increased risk of kidney damage in people with type-1 diabetes, but Vitamin B supplements may help preserve kidney function.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Kidney Problems in Type 2 Diabetics
Researchers have identified a link between sleep apnea in people with type 2 diabetes and impaired kidney function and diabetic nephropathy. Examining the poorly understood...
Kidney Disease Increases Risk of Diabetes, But May Be Preventable
A new study suggests that Kidney dysfunction increases the risk of diabetes. The findings are significant because it may be prevented through medication and diet.
Diabetic Kidney Disease Rate Surprises Researchers
Researchers were surprised with the findings of their study of the prevalence of diabetic kidney disease in the US, which was based on data...
Study Finds Best Blood Pressure Treatment for Diabetics with Kidney Disease
Study shows that two specific types of drugs, alone or in combination, are the most effective regimen for preventing end-stage kidney disease. This is...
