Another critical reason to prevent and control diabetes: It is a top cause of chronic kidney disease

Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, also known as blood sugar. It can mean that there is too much sugar in the blood. This can harm people in several ways. One serious complication is chronic kidney disease. Ivan Porter II, M.D., a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, explains the connection between diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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