Written By:
Dr. Mehakinder Singh
Consultant -Nephrology
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Experience: 10+ Years
Published:
Last Updated: 15/7/2026
Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes develops issues in their kidneys because of it. Hence, it is important to have an understanding of how diabetes can affect your kidney health, and what measures to take when dealing with kidney diseases, or diabetic issues, along with how Diabetic Kidney Disease Treatment in Mohali is a good option to look into.
What counts as Kidney Diseases?
Any condition that can disrupt the structural and functional capability of the kidneys, can be classified as Kidney diseases. They are caused because of many underlying conditions, like genetic conditions , autoimmune diseases, urinary tract obstructions, and frequent overuse of NSAID painkillers. Major causes of kidney diseases are high blood pressure, and high sugar levels.
What is the link between diabetes, and kidney diseases?
Prolonged blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste which forces them to work hard, and lead to kidney damage, protein leakage in the urine, and potentially kidney failure. Diabetes can affect the kidney nerves affecting the bladder nerve in a way that prevents the brain from recognizing when the bladder is full, causing dangerous pressure buildups. With time, high blood glucose causes these vessels to narrow and clog.
What Kidney Diseases can be affected by Diabetes?
The most common kidney disease affected by Diabetes is Diabetic Nephropathy. This condition develops as high blood sugar damages the delicate, tiny blood vessels and filtering units inside your kidneys. These diseases can affect the normal working of the kidney, making it lethal in the long run. Other diseases caused by Diabetes are :-
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Albuminuria
How can Sohana hospital help with diabetes?
Sohana Hospital can help with diabetes very easily, with the right treatment, they have made over 15000+ Cases of Diabetes Reversed, and Satisfied Patients over 25,000+. The urology department helps have the right treatment for all kidney related issues. From RIRS advanced kidney treatments, to Kidney Failure all problems are fixed very easily by treatments provided by Sohana Hospital. Their major facilities include remedies from issues like :-
- Changes in Urination, Swelling
- Blood in the Urine, Fatigue
- Trouble Sleeping
- Increased Thirst
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Fatigue and Weakness
Frequently Asked Questions
Are kidney issues related to diabetes?
Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste. Conditions like diabetic nephropathy can lead to chronic kidney diseases. Excessive strain and damage on this filtering system can easily be caused by diabetes.
How long can diabetes damage the kidneys?
Kidney damage grows slowly over the time period of 15-25 years, but the functional changes can begin within 2 to 5 years. With dialysis, patients often live 5 to 10+ years, and a successful kidney transplant can extend survival by 10 to 20+ years.
How can Sohana Hospital help me with kidney issues caused by diabetes?
Sohana Hospital can help you with diabetes and kidney issues with great ease by providing access to all treatments. With insulin therapy and blood sugar monitoring, and RIRS Advanced Laser Kidney Stone Surgery, the management of both these diseases is made and quick to access.
What are the first signs of diabetic kidney damage?
Small amounts of a protein called albumin in your urine is most often the first sign of kidney damage. No noticeable symptoms at early stages lead to late diagnosis, if not detected through routine urine tests.
What is the most common cause of kidney disease?
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney diseases, along with high blood pressure. Diabetes damages the kidney’s delicate filtering system over time, while high blood pressure harms the blood vessels in and around the kidneys.
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Ishwardip Singh Kwatra
Consultant Nephrology
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Credentials of the Author:
-MD Medicine
-DM Nephrology