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Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body either fails to produce enough insulin or is unable to use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy used for daily life. If there is not enough insulin, blood glucose (sugar) levels can become high. High levels of glucose in the bloodstream for long periods can damage a number of body organs and systems, including the kidneys.The June 25, 2003, issue of JAMA includes an article about kidney complications in patients with diabetes.

KIDNEY FUNCTION

The kidneys filter wastes and water from the blood, creating urine. Urine passes from the kidneys through 2 tubes called ureters to the urinary bladder and is then eliminated from the body.

DIABETES AND KIDNEY FAILURE
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure. Over time, high levels of blood sugar in the body lead . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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