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- What to Ask Your Doctor
I have diabetes and have questions about my risk for kidney disease.
What to Ask Your Doctor
How likely am I to get kidney disease as a result of my diabetes?
Your doctor can tell you about any other risk factors that may affect your chances for kidney damage.
What signs of kidney disease should I watch for?
Your doctor can tell you about warning signs to watch for so you can catch any problems earlier.
Can I prevent kidney disease?
You can learn about the steps you can take now to help limit or prevent kidney disease.
How will you check for any kidney damage?
Your health care professional will tell you which tests you might need to monitor your kidney health.
How long does it take before kidneys are affected by diabetes?
Knowing how quickly your diabetes can affect your kidneys will help you better understand the risk to your health.
I have diabetes and kidney disease and have questions about how to treat both conditions.
What to Ask Your Doctor
What can I do to keep my diabetes and kidneys from getting worse?
You can learn the best steps you can take to manage both conditions.
Which treatments can help me?
Your health care professionals can explain your treatment options and their pros and cons.
How can I deal with the stress of managing diabetes and kidney disease?
Your doctor help you decide whether talking to a mental health professional is right for you.
Can complementary or alternative medicine help?
Your doctor can talk to you about ways to ease your symptoms.
I am treating my diabetes and kidney disease, but my kidney disease is getting worse. I have questions about other treatment options.
What to Ask Your Doctor
What are the chances that my kidneys will fail?
Your doctor will explain how serious your condition is and your options for treatments.
What happens if my kidneys stop working?
You can learn about treatment options for kidney failure, including what to expect, any side effects, and how successful the treatments might be.
Should I get another opinion or see a specialist?
Your doctor can tell you whether you might benefit from a different opinion, talking to a specialist, or creating a health care team based on how your disease is advancing.
Will I need dialysis?
Your health care professional can tell you about the types of dialysis and what they can do.
Am I a candidate for a transplant?
Your doctor can tell you what’s involved in an evaluation for a transplant and what you can expect if you have the surgery.