If a doctor tells you that your kidneys are healthy, does that mean that you definitley don't have diabetes?

Question

Or at least... you most likely don't have diabetes?

I was just wondering... thanks, guys!

Answer 1

The only way to definitively know that the kidneys are working ok and that diabetes is not present, is to be tested via blood testing. Besides testing your blood, your doctor would also do a physical exam and get your family medical history.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Absolutely not. Diabetes has two causes one is that the body does not produce insulin it is also called Type I. Type 2 occurs when the cells can no longer properly utilize sugars because the cells cannot utilize the insulin produced by the body (Insulin resistance). Factors affecting this are age, weight and heredity though there are some endocrine problems such as PCOS that has a type 2 component. Type I requires insulin to control and can if not controlled cause kidney failure blindness and other problems. Type 2 can sometimes be controlled by diet and exercise alone, with oral medication and diet or may require insulin as well as oral medication. BOTH can lead to serious Kidney problems if untreated or poorly controlled. so Good kidney health does not equate to free of diabetes. To ensure that you are not diabetic 2 tests should be done. the H1AC which tells how your blood sugars have been over the last 8 to 12 weeks and then a fasting blood glucose to show how your body processes sugar. if either test comes back high a glucose tolerance test will be performed. Also liver and pancreatic enzymes will be looked at as they will also paint a picture of how well your body is producing and utilizing insulin.

Answer 4

There are two kinds of diabetes.

Diabetes Mellitus; otherwise know as sugar diabetes is caused by an inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that causes blood sugar (glucose) to enter the body's cells where it can be used as fuel. When a diabetics blood sugar is too high it will come out in their urine. This makes them urinate frequently.

Another less common form of diabetes is diabetes insipidus. This kind of diabetes occurs when the kidneys are unable to conserve water as they perform their function of filtering blood.
There are several causes of diabetes insipidus.
Nephrogenic DI involves a defect in the parts of the kidneys that reabsorb water back into the bloodstream.
Central diabetes insipidus is caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary glands. These glands produce antidiuretic hormone (ADH), The amount of water conserved by the kidneys is controlled by this hormone ADH.

So in answer to your question if a doctor tells you that your kidneys are healthy then you definitely do not have Nephrogenic Diabetes insipidus. In fact if your kidney function is normal then you do not have diabetes insipidus at all. You may however still have diabetes mellitis or sugar diabetes.

Hope this answers your question and was not too complicated.

Answer 5

Kidneys don't have anything to do with diabetes. The pancreas generates insulin that controls your sugar. You can have diabetes and have healthy kidneys. However, over the long haul, unchecked diabetes can hurt the kidneys, liver and your whole body.

Answer 6

No, kidney disease usually happens in diabetics over a long period of time (often years) of uncontrolled diabetes. The earliest signs of diabetes are excess thirst and excess urination. Hope this answers your question. If you suspect you might be diabetic, you should have your blood sugar checked. Usually it can be controlled by diet & exercise but it does take education to learn the ins & outs of diabetes.

RN/retired

Answer 7

Diabetes can effect your kidneys, yes, but diabetes has to do with the levels of insulin in your body...go to the doctor to have them check specifically for diabetes.

Answer 8

No...But being tested for diabetes is fairly simple. You should request a test with your doctor if you're concerned about it.

Diabetes will cause problems with your kidneys, but not instantaneously. It generally takes years for the kidneys to be significantly affected.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Kidneys have something to do with diabetes but it pertains to the pancreas more not the kidneys