Kidney Disease

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S., sending hundreds of thousands of people to dialysis or the transplant list. But for many, that outcome isn’t inevitable – there are proven steps that can protect kidney health and delay or even prevent dialysis.

A trial is recruiting adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease to investigate an injection into the kidney that could potentially preserve kidney function. The drug has already shown promising results in a phase 2 study, especially in participants with the highest risk of kidney failure.

A trial is recruiting adults with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease to investigate the drug sotagliflozin for protecting kidney function. Despite concerns about diabetic ketoacidosis, previous research suggests that a DKA prevention plan can minimize risks.

Having diabetes puts you at risk for problems with your kidneys. Learn about the steps you can take, as recommended in the latest ADA Standards of Care, to maintain the health of your kidneys and prevent damage.

The FDA has approved Ozempic (semaglutide) to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) and reduce heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes based off results of the FLOW trial.

Chronic kidney disease is a major complication associated with diabetes that can lead to inaccurate A1C measurements. Here we explain why this is and what you can do to manage your blood sugars if you have kidney disease