How to protect your kidneys if you have diabetes (in Hindi)

Summary

This short explainer is in Hindi. It explains how to keep your kidneys safe if you have diabetes.

The key point is that diabetic kidney disease is a silent enemy. It usually causes no symptoms until a lot of damage has happened, which is why regular check-ups matter.

The video describes high blood sugar and high blood pressure as a one-two punch that damages the kidneys’ delicate blood vessels. For most people with diabetic kidney disease, doctors aim for blood pressure below 130/80 and an HbA1c of around 7% or lower, though your own targets are set by your doctor.

Lifestyle steps include eating less salt, keeping your weight in a healthy range and stopping smoking completely. It then explains that some medicines act like bodyguards for the kidneys. Certain blood pressure medicines (ACE inhibitors and ARBs) reduce protein leakage in the urine, and newer medicines such as SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone add further protection for suitable people. Your doctor will decide which, if any, suit you.

Finally, it stresses teamwork and monitoring: at least once a year, have a blood test for kidney function and a urine test for albumin. Read more about whether insulin damages the kidneys.