Doctor explains Diabetic Kidney Disease | Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention

In this video Dr O'Donovan (MBBS, PhD) explains key things you need to know about diabetic kidney disease. Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease. The main job of the kidneys is to filter wastes and extra water out of your blood to make urine. Your kidneys also help control blood pressure and make hormones that your body needs to stay healthy. When your kidneys are damaged, they can’t filter blood like they should, which can cause wastes to build up in your body. Kidney damage can also cause other health problems. Kidney damage caused by diabetes usually occurs slowly, over many years. You can take steps to protect your kidneys and to prevent or delay kidney damage. ********************************************************************** Content and timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:16 - What is diabetic kidney disease? 01:50 - Why do you develop diabetic kidney disease? 02:15 - How common is diabetic kidney disease? 03:42 - Signs and symptoms 04:33 - Diagnosis of diabetic kidney disease 07:00 - Treatment of diabetic kidney disease 08:30 - Prognosis and outlook **************************************************************************** Further information from trusted sources: Diabetes UK information: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-dia... NIH information (USA): https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-info... Kidney Research UK information: https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/cond... NHS information on diabetes: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/ Patient information UK: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabete... ******************************************************************* #doctor #health #medical #diabetes #diabetesawareness #kidneydisease #kidneyhealth ************************************************************************ Connect through: YouTube:    / doctorodonovan​   TikTok: @doctorodonovan LinkedIn: Dr James O'Donovan Website: www.doctorodonovan.com ************************************************************************** Disclaimer: The video is intended as an EDUCATIONAL resource only. The information within this video or on this channel is NOT designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. This is an EDUCATIONAL video. Images are used in accordance with fair use guidelines. Legal information: Content provided via YouTube is for general information purposes ONLY. Information videos are not produced to provide individualised medical advice. Medical education videos on Doctor O'Donovan Medical Education Limited are not a substitute for professional professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. NEVER ignore professional medical advice because of something you have heard here. ALWAYS consult your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment. Information is accurate to the best of Doctor O'Donovan Medical Education Limited knowledge but may have errors or omissions - these are unintended and if raised the video will be reviewed in full. Date published:6.1.2025. Next review date: 01/2028