The number one reason for diabetic kidney disease is chronically high blood sugar. High blood pressure and smoking also increase the risk of kidney disease. Individual predisposition and genetic factors also have an effect on the risk of kidney disease.
Urinary albumin excretion is increased by:
High blood sugar
High blood pressure
Smoking
Eating a lot of food rich in protein
Fat metabolism disorders
Obesity
Lack of physical exercise
Key factors with regard to preventing kidney disease include a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a good blood sugar balance, keeping your blood pressure as normal as possible and non-smoking. As fat metabolism disorders affect the circulation of blood in the kidneys, it is also beneficial to keep the blood fat levels as normal as possible.
If life style therapy is not enough to bring the blood pressure or blood fat levels to the target range, it is time to start medication.