Learn how to control your diabetes to prevent kidney disease
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Diabetes and kidney disease
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney disease. In a person with diabetes, insulin is not used the right way, and too much sugar stays in your blood. Over time, having too much sugar in your blood can damage the small blood vessels in your kidneys and can lead to kidney disease.
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