Diabetes and Kidney Disease Center - Trenton, NJ
Trenton Endocrinologist Doctors for Diabetes and Kidney DiseaseType of Physician: Endocrinologist What is a Endocrinologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. Specialty: Endocrinology Common Name: Endocrinologist Doctors in Trenton * Family Health Care  R W J Hamilton Diabetes & Endocrinology Group  R W J Hamilton Diabetes & Endocrinology Group  R W J Hamilton Diabetes & Endocrinology Group  Capital Endocrinology  Capital Endocrinology  John J Shelmet MD  Yue Wang MD LLC  Yue Wang MD LLC  Syed W Rizvi MD  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Endocrinology Associates  Princeton Endocrinology Associates  Princeton Endocrinology Associates  Cooper BMA  Cooper BMA  Endocrinology Associates of South Jersey PC  C Miller Biddle MD  Endocrinology Associates of South Jersey PC  Endocrinology Associates of South Jersey PC  Endocrinology Associates of South Jersey PC  LMA Endocrinology  LMA Endocrinology  Endocrinology Associates of South Jersey PC  Hunterdon Endocrinology  Joaquim Noronha MD  Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates of Hunterdon  Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates of Hunterdon  Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates of Hunterdon  Magaziner Center for Wellness  Martin K Belsky DO PC  Martin K Belsky DO PC  Regional Pulmonary Associates  Anthony S Jennings MD  Arie Maman MD  Agrin, Mullarkey-Desapio & Shulman  Agrin, Mullarkey-Desapio & Shulman  Agrin, Mullarkey-Desapio & Shulman  Cooper Endocrinology Associates  Cooper Endocrinology Associates  Cooper Endocrinology Associates  Cooper Endocrinology Associates  Cooper Endocrinology Associates  Joseph J Fallon MD PA  Joseph J Fallon MD PA  John H Tinker MD  St Peters University Hospital Endocrinology  St Peters University Hospital Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  RWJUMG Endocrinology  Zofia Hrymoc MD LLC  Zofia Hrymoc MD LLC  Zofia Hrymoc MD LLC  Diabetes & Osteoporosis Center  Diabetes & Osteoporosis Center  Monmouth Endocrinology  Endocrinology Associates of Central New Jersey  Endocrinology Associates of Central New Jersey  Cooper Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine  West Park Pediatrics  Manalapan Medical  Louis C Haenel DO  Louis C Haenel DO  Louis C Haenel DO  Drs Eck Apelian & Mathews  Lisa M Bonaventura MD  Endocrine Associates of Raritan Bay  Diabetes & Endocrinology  Usha Panicker MD  Mend PA  Mend PA  Lalitha Krishnan MD  Oscar Ortiz MD  Oscar Ortiz MD  Cristina Xenachis MD  Summit Medical Group Endocrinology  Rishi Rastogi MD  Endocrine Metabolic Associates  The Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  Sudhanshu Prasad MD  Joseph A Rodriguez MD  Joseph A Rodriguez MD  J C Patel MD  Mankarios S Behman MD  Joseph G Birnbaum MD  Endocrine Medical Associates  Endocrine Medical Associates  Endocrine Medical Associates  Endocrine Medical Associates  Endocrine Medical Associates  Sharon E Selinger MD  Sharon E Selinger MD Trenton, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Diabetes and Kidney DiseaseRead the Diabetes and Kidney Disease article » The Burden of Kidney FailureEach year in the United States, more than 100,000 people are diagnosed with kidney failure, a serious condition in which the kidneys fail to rid the body of wastes.1 Kidney failure is the final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for nearly 44 percent of new cases.1 Even when diabetes is controlled, the disease can lead to chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. Most people with diabetes do not develop chronic kidney disease that is severe enough to progress to kidney failure. Nearly 24 million people in the United States have diabetes, 2 and nearly 180,000 people are living with kidney failure as a result of diabetes.1 People with kidney failure undergo either dialysis, an artificial blood-cleaning process, or transplantation to receive a healthy kidney from a donor. Most U.S. citizens who develop kidney failure are eligible for federally funded care. In 2005, care for patients with kidney failure cost the United States nearly $32 billion.1
Source: United States Renal Data System. USRDS 2007 Annual Data Report. African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanics/Latinos develop diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and kidney failure at rates higher than Caucasians. Scientists have not been able to explain these higher rates. Nor can they explain fully the interplay of factors leading to kidney disease of diabetes?factors including heredity, diet, and other medical conditions, such as high blood pressure. They have found that high blood pressure and high levels of blood glucose increase the risk that a person with diabetes will progress to kidney failure. The Course of Kidney DiseaseDiabetic kidney disease takes many years to develop. In some people, the filtering functio... Recommended Reading Related to Diabetes and Kidney DiseaseWhat is dialysis?The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood. Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs located on either side of the back of the abdominal cavity. Dialysis can allow individuals to live productive and useful lives, even though their kidneys no longer work adequately. In the United States, there are over 200,000 people who use dialysis techniques on an ongoing basis. Dialysis helps the body by performing the functions of failed kidneys. The kidney has many roles. An essential job of the kidney is to regulate the body's fluid balance. It does this by adjusting the amount of urine that is excreted on a daily basis. On hot days, the body sweats more. Thus, less water needs to be excreted through the kidneys. On cold days, the body sweats less. Thus, urine output needs to be greater in order to maintain the proper b... Other Related Diabetes and Kidney Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Trenton
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Kidney Failure
- Kidney failure can occur from an acute event or a chronic condition or disease. Prerenal kidney failure is caused by blood loss, dehydration, medication. Some of the renal causes of kidney failure are from sepsis, medications, rhabdomyolysis, multiple myeloma, and acute glomerulonephritis. Post renal causes of kidney failure include bladder obstruction, prostate problems, tumors, or kidney stones. Treatment options included diet, medications, or dialysis.
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High Blood Pressure
- High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90. There are two causes of high blood pressure, primary and secondary. Primary high blood pressure is much more common that secondary and its basic causes or underlying defects are not always known. It is known that a diet high in salt increases the risk for high blood pressure, as well as high cholesterol. Genetic factors are also a primary cause. Secondary high blood pressure is generally caused by another condition such as renal hypertension, tumors, and other conditions. Treatment for high blood pressure is generally lifestyle changes and if necessary, diet.
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Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The two types of diabetes are referred to as type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent). Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type.
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High Blood Pressure Treatment
- High blood pressure (hypertension) means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Treatment for high blood pressure include lifestyle modifications (alcohol, smoking, coffee, salt, diet, exercise), drugs and medications such as ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta blockers, diuretics, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), alpha blockers, clonidine, minoxidil, and Exforge.
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Diabetes Treatment
- The major goal in treating diabetes is controlling elevated blood sugar without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Treatment for type 1 diabetes is with insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet. Treatment for type 2 diabetes is first treated with weight reduction, a diabetic diet, and exercise. When these measures fail to control the elevated blood sugar, oral medications are used. If oral medications are still insufficient, insulin medications are considered.
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Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that causes damage to the nerves; this is related to the blood glucose of the body being too high for a long period of time. The four types of neuropathy include peripheral, autonomic, proximal and focal.
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Hypertensive Kidney Disease
- High blood pressure can damage the kidneys and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure (end-stage renal kidney disease). Kidney damage, like hypertension, can be unnoticeable and detected only through medical tests. If you have kidney disease, you should control your blood pressure. Other treatment options include prescription medications.
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Diabetes Prevention
- The risks for developing type 2 diabetes include family history, ethnicity, birth weight, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. Warning signs pointing to an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes include irregular menstruation, impaired fasting glucose, inflammatory markers, and other risks. Gestational diabetes is also a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Prevention of type 2 diabetes can be achieved through a healthy diet (Mediterranean diet), exercise, weight control, not smoking, and medication.
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Diabetic Home Care and Monitoring
- Managing your diabetes is important. The goal of diabetic therapy is to control blood glucose levels and prevent the complications of diabetes. Information about exercise, diet diet, and medication will help you manage your diabetes better. Blood glucose reagent strips, blood glucose meters, urine glucose tests, tests for urinary ketones, continuous glucose sensors, and Hemoglobin A1C testing information is also provided in this article.
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Diabetes: Caring for Your Diabetes at Special Times
- Taking care of a disease such as diabetes is a life-long process. Learn how to care for yourself or loved one with diabetes in situations such as illness, work, school, travel, or a natural disaster.
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