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Why might doctors prescribe certain diabetes medications for people with kidney disease?
Diabetes is one of the most common causes of kidney disease. High blood sugar over time can damage the kidneys.
Diabetes is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD — when damaged kidneys can no longer filter blood the way they should). High blood sugar over many years can worsen kidney damage. Medicines to control blood sugar are among the treatments that may help slow CKD. These treatments can also include medicines to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. None of these treatments can cure kidney disease, but they may slow its progression. Your care team can monitor your kidney health with blood and urine tests and guide your treatment plan.
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