• Signs That You May Have Diabetic Nephropathy

    December 16, 2009

    Diabetic nephropathy is damage to the kidneys caused by complications of diabetes. In cases of diabetic neuropathy, the kidneys don't function properly, and may even stop working completely, the American Academy of Family Physicians warns.

    The academy offers this list of possible warning signs:

    • Having swollen ankles and feet.
    • Feeling weak.
    • Having loss of appetite.
    • Having nausea or stomach upset.
    • Having problems getting to sleep or staying asleep.
    • Having difficulty concentrating, or feeling confused.


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