How does diabetes affect a person that has one kidney?

Ding

Diabetes runs in my family and I am scared that I might get it. I recently found out that I was born with one kidney. I haven’t spoken to a doctor yet but i am curious. Can a person with one kidney and diabetes live a normal life?

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Answers (2) to: "How does diabetes affect a person that has one kidney?"

Joseph83

first of all- you should try and avoid getting Diabetic (i assume you mean type 2...). but if you will- your major concern will be arteries getting clogged due to high glucose levels in the blood. you having one kidney can be a bit of a problem if arteries there will be clogged. so you'll have no room to maneuver- you will have to be streaked with your diet and keep normal glucose levels as best as you can.
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_Helen_

I work in a Kidney Dialysis unit so I can tell one thing Diabetes is the number one cause of Kidney Failure and you only have one. So, monitor yourself very close and any sign of problems go see a doctor and head it off at the pass if you can.
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