The drug metformin is not recommended for people with kidney disease. For this reason, some people think that metformin causes kidney disease. But new evidence suggests that metformin might actually protect the kidneys.
For many people with type 2 diabetes, metformin is a very effective drug. In everyone, the liver is a sort of "mother" organ. When blood glucose (BG) levels go down, the liver releases some glucose into the blood to make sure all the other organs get enough glucose energy to...
Our doctors commonly prescribe ACE inhibitors and ARBs when we have high blood pressure. They help protect our hearts. But I've never... Read more »
It is very clear that following a strict set of guidelines can help protect kidney function in people with diabetes who have been told that... Read more »
On Friday, I got my JDRF Research Newsletter and one of the highlights was a study conducted by Yale University and University of Chicago... Read more »
When we have healthy kidneys, little or no protein appears in the urine. But protein in the urine -- technically called proteinuria -- is... Read more »
I recently received an e-mail from a friend who was concerned about interpreting kidney function tests (KFTs), which led me to think it's... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Injury to the kidney and ureter is damage to these organs of the upper urinary tract.Alternative NamesKidney damage; Toxic injury of the kidney;... Read more »
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CausesThe key process in the development of kidney stones is supersaturation.The urine carries salts, including calcium oxalate, uric acid, cystine,... Read more »
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Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - dietRecommendationsAsk for a referral to a registered dietitian for diet information about kidney disease.... Read more »
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin or to use the insulin produced in the proper way.... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Pancreas and kidneys images. Image of the pancreas and kidneys and where each is in the body.... Read more »
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