Anemia in People with Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic Nephropathy, a major complication of diabetes. Speaking of this disorder, patients may firstly remind of changes of urine, swelling, high blood pressure and other symptoms. However, anemia do occur in people with diabetes and kidney disease.

In normal case, healthy kidneys can produce a kind of hormone named Erythropoietin(EPO), which is responsible for the production of red blood cells.

However, in diabetic nephropathy, long-term diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, obesity and other factors can all lead to decline of kidney function. As a result, there will be not be enough red blood cells, then decreased hemoglobin level and anemia occurs. So that’s why patients feel fatigue, poor appetite, dizziness and so on. Under certain circumstances, the risk of presenting cardiovascular disorders will be increased.

To sum up, we can realize that this symptom will affect patients’ life quality to a large degree, therefore, it is essential to take measures to treat the condition as early as possible.

In most cases, anemia in diabetic nephropathy is treated with medications that are loaded in EPO.

Besides, the supplement of iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 are also beneficial in maintaining the balance of nutrients. Remember do not take foods blindly without doctor’s permission.

Well control of blood sugar and blood pressure. These two factors are the leading causes of DN, therefore, it is also essential to bring these two factors under control.

Hot compress therapy. To settle this problem radically, it is important to seek for a effective treatment. This therapy can help ameliorate the renal ischemia-anoxic state, delay the progression of diabetic nephropathy and improve kidney function radically. More importantly, it is free of side effects. For more information, you can consult with our live doctor directly.

If you have been diagnosed with anemia and diabetic nephropathy, do not hesitate to take early measures. Any questions, you can send us email:kidneyfight@hotmail.com. Best wishes!

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