Diabetic Kidney Disease
📋Overview
This condition, also known as diabetic nephropathy, involves progressive damage to the filtering units of the kidneys, known as glomeruli. It often develops due to long-standing high blood glucose levels that can cause structural and functional changes to the renal system.
The progression of the disease is a primary factor in the development of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease worldwide. It is characterized by persistent metabolic stress on the kidneys' vascular network, which can affect waste processing over time.
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