Diabetes can damage vital organs in the body without causing
any major symptoms. The kidneys are among the organs that can be affected. In
the early stages of diabetic kidney disease, a patient may lead a normal life.
However, kidney function gradually declines over time.
How diabetes damages the kidneys: The kidneys contain
numerous tiny blood vessels that filter waste from the blood to produce urine.
When blood sugar levels remain high, excessive pressure is placed on these tiny
blood vessels....
