Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite hasn't been good, and I've been a bit swollen all over. I feel weak all the time. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please tell me what methods are available for treating diabetic nephropathy?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic nephropathy involves two aspects. First, it requires adopting standardized blood sugar control measures for diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels to prevent kidney damage. Second, it necessitates treatment for diabetic microcirculatory disorders, which can be achieved by taking medications that stabilize microcirculation. If the patient has early-stage diabetic nephropathy, it is necessary to take a combination of drugs that aid in protein metabolism. If the condition has progressed to the middle or late stages, medications to stabilize kidney function should be administered.