Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your body does not make enough insulin or when your body cannot use normal amounts of insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in your blood.

Diabetes can cause damage to many parts of your body, especially your kidneys, heart, eyes and nerves. High blood pressure and hardening of the arteries can develop, which can lead to heart disease.

Diabetes may damage the blood vessels in your kidneys. The first sign of kidney damage is protein in your urine. When your kidneys are damaged they can not clean your blood properly. You should always ask your doctor for three basic tests to detect early signs of kidney damage. They are: 1) test for protein in your urine 2) test for creatinine in your blood 
3) check your blood pressure.

 If you would like more information on diabetes and chronic kidney disease please call 1-800-543-6393 for a free brochure or to order the free DVD "The Links to Chroinc Kidney Disease:  Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Family History".

Free Educational Programs - St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Kenosha - Flyer (PDF)

DIABETES & YOU
FEBRUARY 24, 2010 12:30 PM
Fellowship Hall

Diabetes affects your eyes, heart, nerves, feet and kidneys. Learn what
to do if you have diabetes to prevent serious health complications.

SPEAKER: A.J. Capelli, M.D., S.M., Family Practice,
Internal Medicine, Aurora Healthcare