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Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
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Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Nancy Klobassa Davidson and Peggy Moreland
Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., B.S.N, C.D.E
Nancy Klobassa Davidson is a registered nurse who has worked in diabetes education for 17 years. She is a certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.) and is currently in graduate school working on a Master of Science in nursing (M.S.N.) and health care education.Nancy works with adults who have type 1, type 2 and other forms of diabetes. Nancy is coordinator of the Diabetes Unit's intensive insulin therapy program within the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Nancy has worked extensively with insulin pump therapy and continuous interstitial glucose sensing.
Peggy Moreland, R.N., M.S.N.
Peggy Moreland is a certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.) in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Peggy graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing and Health Care Education from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the American Diabetes Association. A certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.), Peggy enjoys working with patients to set and achieve diabetes self-management goals.
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March 23, 2010
With diabetes, kidney care is crucial
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
The risk for chronic kidney disease is high for people with diabetes. Fifty percent of those with diabetes don't know it and aren't getting the treatment they need. Did you know that approximately 40 percent of people with diabetes will develop chronic kidney disease? It creeps in silently and symptoms develop late, when the kidneys have failed. But it's possible to cut your risk by taking the following steps:
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly — work with your diabetes care team to keep your blood sugars within your blood glucose goal range.
- Get regular screening for kidney disease — kidney damage can be slowed down if detected early.
- Increase physical activity — daily physical activity and exercise helps to control blood pressure and helps to lower your blood sugar.
- Quit smoking — smoking reduces blood flow to the kidneys therefore kidneys cannot function at their best. Smokers are more likely to develop kidney disease. Smoking not only tends to raise blood sugar, it also makes it harder for your body to use insulin. I can go on about the negative effects of smoking but will save that for another blog!
- Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen with caution. Regular use can trigger kidney damage. Seek the advice of your healthcare provider as regular use of these medications should be monitored.
Kidneys help your body to get rid of toxins and excess water from the blood. Kidneys also regulate blood sugar, monitor blood levels of sodium and potassium, and regulate the acidity of your blood. Another important role of the kidneys is to make red blood cells. So, don't ignore your kidneys. Take care of your kidneys and they will take care of you for many years to come! Looking forward to hearing from you.
Peggy
9 comments posted
November 30, 2011 8:57 a.m.
My doctor just told me that I have about 35% total kidney function left. I had undiagnosed diabetes type 1 for many years. Is there a health food, or suppliment that I can take to help the kidneys. The doctors seem unsure what to do. I have been placed on a special diet low in protein and potassium foods. Taking furosemide for fluid. I have been religious in taking my insulin and try to do everything the doctors tell me to do. My sleep is not good as I cannot lay down, my skin itches constantly and I am nauseated most of the time. Could sure use some suggestions. Thank you.
- Paul
June 8, 2011 8:12 p.m.
I was put on ibuprofen, 800 mg of it for my bulging discs.....it helps but I don't want kidney damage either which I was not told about. Glad I found this article about ibuprofen.
- Lorraine
February 27, 2011 2:17 p.m.
I have type 2 diabetes but on type 1 meds. I have been having high sugars for the past few weeks and am in early kidney disease (was about 6 months or so ago). What are the symptoms of kidney disease and when and if you will have to go on dialysis. I have had several bladder infections and urinate often and thighs are tender when I walk. Thanks
- Camille
January 6, 2011 3:58 p.m.
Stacy, we feel for you mom. Diabetes is a silent killer and the individual can feel fine with high blood glucoses, it's just the long term effects of poor blood glucose control that can catch up with you later.
- Nancy and Peggy
December 30, 2010 8:47 a.m.
My son Holden has Type1 diabetes...He was diagnosed at 15 and is now 20...He doesnt take care of himself like he should. He hasnt seen a doctor in over a year and a half...and hasnt checked his blood sugar in God knows how long. He tells me...I know when Im low mom!!!..I worry about the long term affects.
- stacy
June 7, 2010 7:46 p.m.
MY HUSBAND JUST FOUND OUT ON APRIL 27 2010 THAT HE IS A DIABETIC NEUROPATHY AND THAT HE HAS LOST 50 % FUNCTION BUT I WAS WONDERING HOW TO KEEP OUR THREE KIDS INFORMED WITH OUT SCARING THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE ONLY 13,12 AND 10. AN WE WON'T NO WANT THE DOCTORS WANT TO DO UNTIL JUNE 14. so if someone could please help me i feel scared and only but i dont want them to know thanks april
- APRIL
May 10, 2010 11:26 a.m.
I need help. I have a panic disorder!!My husband Brian is what is called a brittal diabatic. He has it forever. I have gone through so much. Not to mention what this poor man has done to himself. A University of michgan grad. He doesn't have any commom sense. Last Sunday his blood level was 10.Of course he collasped at the wheel of his car. A angel found him called the para-medics. They revived him. He was hospitalized. He was in the hospital for days. Now he has been home this week.He has had blood sugar levels of 750-590-390 Nothing normal. He refuses help. What should I do?? manya
- manya
March 25, 2010 10:43 p.m.
yes i heard kidney and diabetes are in close connection so is with other organs... :( Ortodonzia Implantologia Chirurgia Posturologia Igiene Orale
- mariani
March 25, 2010 10:35 a.m.
I have type 2 diabetes, I did quit smoking 3 years ago but I use the nicotine 2mg lozenges, probably going thru 20 a day. What affect do these have versus smoking?
- al
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