My mother has initial stage of diabetic nephrology with creatinine level 1.6 and 2+ proteinuria. Is it reversible? Are there any medicines for her kidney?

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Sorry to learn that your mother has developed diabetic nephropathy and has proteinuria The first step in treating diabetic nephropathy is treating diabetes and, if needed, high blood pressure (hypertension). With good management of blood sugar and hypertension, one can prevent or delay kidney dysfunction and other complications. Medications In the early stages of the disease, the treatment plan may include various medications, such as those that help: ?Control high blood pressure. Medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are used to treat high blood pressure. Using both of these is not advised because of increased side effects. Studies support the goal of a blood pressure reading of 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or less. ?Manage high blood sugar. Several medications have been shown to help control high blood sugar in people with diabetic nephropathy. Studies support the goal of an average hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) of less than 7 percent. ?Lower high cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are used to treat high cholesterol and reduce protein in the urine. ?Foster bone health. Medications that help manage your calcium phosphate balance are important in maintaining healthy bones. ?Control protein in urine. Medications can often reduce the level of the protein albumin in the urine and improve kidney function. Your doctor may recommend follow-up testing at regular intervals to see whether your kidney disease remains stable or progresses. In the future, people with diabetic nephropathy may benefit from treatments being developed using regenerative medicine. These techniques may help reverse or slow kidney damage caused by the disease. For example, some researchers think that if a person's diabetes can be cured by a future treatment such as pancreas islet cell transplant or stem cell therapy, kidney function may improve. In addition, researchers are testing in people stem cells and several new medications for diabetic nephropathy in case your requires further help please contact me.

Nitin Sahu · Accepted Answer

Sorry to learn that your mother has developed diabetic nephropathy and has proteinuria The first step in treating diabetic nephropathy is treating diabetes and, if needed, high blood pressure (hypertension). With good management of blood sugar and hypertension, one can prevent or delay kidney dysfunction and other complications. Medications In the early stages of the disease, the treatment plan may include various medications, such as those that help: ?Control high blood pressure. Medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are used to treat high blood pressure. Using both of these is not advised because of increased side effects. Studies support the goal of a blood pressure reading of 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or less. ?Manage high blood sugar. Several medications have been shown to help control high blood sugar in people with diabetic nephropathy. Studies support the goal of an average hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) of less than 7 percent. ?Lower high cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are used to treat high cholesterol and reduce protein in the urine. ?Foster bone health. Medications that help manage your calcium phosphate balance are important in maintaining healthy bones. ?Control protein in urine. Medications can often reduce the level of the protein albumin in the urine and improve kidney function. Your doctor may recommend follow-up testing at regular intervals to see whether your kidney disease remains stable or progresses. In the future, people with diabetic nephropathy may benefit from treatments being developed using regenerative medicine. These techniques may help reverse or slow kidney damage caused by the disease. For example, some researchers think that if a person's diabetes can be cured by a future treatment such as pancreas islet cell transplant or stem cell therapy, kidney function may improve. In addition, researchers are testing in people stem cells and several new medications for diabetic nephropathy in case your requires further help please contact me.

Shashidhar · Answer

Being alert and going for the regular follow up is the way forward. The results depend on many factors like diabetes control, how the BP is stabilized, the response of the body to the medicines etc. Being disciplined with daily routine can bring about positive changes. Eat healthy food (with calorie control) with fresh vegetables and fruits. Take the help of a dietician who can help you with a variety of food choices. Exercise every (doing Yoga every day can be very beneficial ). Once the diabetes is well controlled, the other complaints also subside upto some extent. You can also take Homeopathy along with the regular medicines as it is safe and gentle. Homeopathy improves the immune system and helps in natural balance (natural healing is stimulated) and therefore contribute to the general well being. You can contact me for a private consultation if interested.