How to treat diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy is a chronic disease defined by impaired kidney function caused by diabetes and associated, most of the time, high blood pressure. Due to this alteration, we will find a damaged kidney due to the increase in the filtration of proteins eliminated by urine. It is diagnosed through symptoms such as arterial hypertension, loss of appetite, swelling of the legs, fatigue, and headache,… and at the same time with analytical tests of urine and blood. To find out how to treat kidney failure caused by diabetic nephropathy, OneHowTo.com offers you the following information.

Steps to follow:

Step 1:

When treating diabetic nephropathy, it is important to maintain blood glucose levels within normal ranges since the known rises in sugar aggravate kidney function. We can control these levels with glucose tests and thus modify the current treatment (insulin, oral antidiabetics, diet, exercise). Also, you can consult here, on how to take a blood glucose reading.

Step 2:

Arterial hypertension is associated, together with diabetes mellitus, with diabetic nephropathy. Blood pressure controls should be carried out and the necessary treatment executed so that it is within optimal ranges (120/80mmHg). If the blood pressure figures are higher in the controls, they can be reduced with a sodium-free diet, exercise, and even with antihypertensive drugs prescribed by your doctor. We explain more about what are normal blood pressure values.

Step 3:

The diet will also be part of the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, it will be low in protein, and consumed in small quantities: cheese, meat, and fish. Associated with diet, it is always important to exercise daily to lead a healthy life.

Step 4:

Special care must be taken with the use of anti-inflammatories as they can aggravate kidney function already impaired by diabetic nephropathy. It is therefore advised that you always consult a doctor.