What are the symptoms of diabetes and kidney disease?
Due to low levels of insulin or the poor response to insulin caused by diabetes mellitus, the cells are prevented from absorbing glucose. Consequently, there is a build up of glucose in the blood. When this blood (with excessive glucose) passes through the kidneys, these organs cannot absorb all of the excess glucose. This excess glucose accompanied by water, goes into the urine and causes frequent urination, in order to get rid of the additional water drawn into the urine. This, in turn, triggers excessive thirst and hunger, to replace the water and the glucose lost in urination. Additional symptoms of diabetes mellitus may include hypertension, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss, irritability, weakness, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. Diabetes is also a contributing factor in many deaths from heart disease, kidney failure, and other conditions. This condition should not be taken lightly. Prevention is the best way to avoid the complications associated with diabetes and kidney
