Can i live a long normal life or is it just a matter of time before i have kidney failure?

Question

i have diabeates today i went to the doctor and she told me i have protein in my urine which kinda means my kidneys are gettin in bad shape...i know that the damage cannot be reversed but can i live on a normal long life without my kidneys failing on me or is it just a matter of time before they fail and i am on dyalisis...i'm very afraid of what is going on inside me but i guess i can only blame myself for not taking things serious enought to take care of my disease properly. i don't know how long i have had this damage going on....and.....i don't know how much damage my kidneys have had to them,

Answer 1

Myth: No matter what I do, I will get complications.
Fact: Complications are not inevitable. The mechanisms that cause complications are not yet fully understood, and the extent to which they develop varies from person to person. Tight blood sugar control is the only method demonstrated to reduce the risk of developing complications, but their occurence remains unpredictable in any individual. Some individuals with type 1 diabetes may be genetically predisposed to develop complications (a critical issue being addressed by JDRF's GoKinD and other studies to identify predisposing genes).

You are at a bad point like me...i messed up when i was younger :(
Hopefully nothing will get worse. goodluck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

OK, here's the deal with diabetes: It's all on you. Really. Whether you have complications early or late depends on how good your glucose control is, and that depends on how closely you follow your fingerstick glucose and how well you stick to the regimen that you and you doctor work out (and it should be a cooperative venture, he has the expertise, but you have to live with it).
The fact that you already have protein in your urine is not a good sign, but it's not irreversible kidney failure either. If you start to get your diabetes under very tight control (that means morning glucose under 130, preferably around 100 and after meals under 150) you can dramatically slow the complications caused by the disease.
Proteinurea (protein in the urine) is generally the first sign that there is damage to the kidneys due to diabetes, so you've still got some time, but the faster you take responsibility for the disease and really turn it around, the more slowly it will progress and the better your chances of not needing dialysis are.
Now, it's not easy to have really good control, you have to pay attention, check your blood sugar multiple times a day, and take care not to overdo it with your meds and drive your glucose too low, but it can be done. Talk to your doctor and work out a regimen that's reasonable, not everyone can take 4 shots of insulin a day, so if you can't, don't set up a regimen that will require it, work with him and find the best medicines you can fit into your life.

Answer 4

Sweetie Ive had diabetes my whole life. And considering the poor control I had as a young child I have been really lucky. I do not have problems with my kidneys. Follow your diet and if you have type I then be sure to closely follow what your doctor says. It may be a pain in the *** but believe me after seeing my aunt die from her diabetes it is more than worth it.

Also see if there is a medicine they can put you on to help prevent any further damage.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

I have realized -from family history- that diet has been the best to control diabetes illness. Kidney failure takes time. My grandfather died when he was 92, he had diabetes. My mother in law is 87, with a year in dialysis. Have you asked of a transplant in case your kidneys are very damaged? Wish you the best.

Answer 6

u have to take better care of yourself kidney failure isa reality for u but they have been makeing great strides in research follow what the docotr says and hopefully treatment will be available to help u livea long life like transplant if u need it

Answer 7

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Answer 8

You need to ask for a second opinion. You need to alter your lifestyle and eating habits too. Always try to make time for exercise and stay positive.

Answer 9

Why don't you ask your Doctor about this ? They have all the results of your tests and know your background much better than anyone here ? .. Good Luck ! :)

Answer 10

Hi
This is a great website for diabetics. You can post your Question there too
http://www.diabetesforums.com/