Common Blood Pressure Medication Linked to Worse Kidney Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
- A study of more than 31,000 adults with Type 2 diabetes found that a widely prescribed class of blood pressure medications was associated with a 33% higher risk of serious kidney complications, including substantial loss of kidney function, dialysis or transplantation
- The increased kidney risk persisted even though all participants were already taking modern kidney-protective therapies that are considered standard treatment for diabetic kidney disease
- Researchers believe these medications may increase pressure inside the kidneys' filtering units, exposing already damaged tissue to additional mechanical stress, which may accelerate kidney decline
- High blood pressure not only raises the risk of heart disease but also damages the kidneys over time, making blood pressure control one of the most important strategies for preserving kidney function
- Improving blood sugar control, restoring a healthier sodium-to-potassium balance, reducing chronic stress, optimizing vitamin D levels, and staying physically active may help lower blood pressure naturally and reduce strain on the kidneys
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