Diabetes Kidney Disease – Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious complication of type 1 and 2 diabetes, affecting millions of Indians.Prevalence in India
Approximately 40% of Indians with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic nephropathy (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology).
India has the second-highest number of diabetes cases globally, with over 77 million people affected (Source: IDF Diabetes Atlas).
How Diabetes Affects Kidneys
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major contributor to diabetic nephropathy, a complication of diabetes. Hypertension both causes and results from kidney damage, creating a vicious cycle. As kidney disease advances, physical changes in the kidneys often increase blood pressure