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Diabetes and kidneys (Original Post) Holly_Hobby Nov 2012 OP
Here is one group with a bit of discussion TexasTowelie Nov 2012 #1
Hi, thanks for your reply Holly_Hobby Nov 2012 #2
Hi, earthbot1 Nov 2012 #3

TexasTowelie

(116,559 posts)
1. Here is one group with a bit of discussion
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 03:50 PM
Nov 2012
http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-1-diabetes/32933-kidney-pain-help-please.html

I've been a Type I diabetic for about 15 years so I know what you are going through. If your urine is dark, cloudy or foamy then you need to get into your physician quickly.

If you are just having occasional pain, then I recommend the cranberry pill flush that is mentioned. I was able to get some relief from the pains within about three days.

Good luck and please follow up with me to let me know how things are going. I've been on several roller coaster rides myself with weight swings of nearly 70 pounds and am using an insulin pump, so I've learned much over the years.

I would also check the American Diabetes Association website at www.diabetes.org .

Holly_Hobby

(3,033 posts)
2. Hi, thanks for your reply
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:38 PM
Nov 2012

I have microalbumin in my urine, I'm on an ARB. I do have bubbles in my urine, is that what your talking about???

Technically, my diabetes is in remission, I'm on a low carb diet, lost 97 lbs. My fasting went from 180 to 107, my a1c went from 12 to 5.9. I'm not on any meds or insulin, at least not right now.

Thanks.

earthbot1

(77 posts)
3. Hi,
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 10:12 PM
Nov 2012

Great job on getting your numbers down! Hope you don't mind me joining the thread, so I can follow.

I'm a T2 for a year now. Controlling with low-carb and exercise.
I need to learn what to watch for also.

Sometimes I have lower back pain, but I can't be sure it's kidneys or just from standing too long at work.
My blood pressure was a bit elevated recently and I know that's not good for kidneys, so I have been working
on getting that down also. Stressed out, going through divorce, long hours at work, etc...





Ken

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