The symptoms of chronic kidney disease in people with diabetes are easy to miss, meaning diagnosing the disease can be challenging. In fact, mild-to-moderate kidney disease sometimes doesn’t have any symptoms at all, and it’s often diagnosed during a check-up for type 2 diabetes11.
If symptoms do appear, they can include blood in your urine, shortness of breath, or feeling tired or nauseous without any apparent cause11.
It’s important to be aware of the signs of kidney failure in type 2 diabetes and attend regular check-ups with your healthcare professional, to detect it as early as possible. You might notice swelling in your feet or ankles, the need to use the bathroom more often (especially at night) and higher blood pressure readings than normal11.
Visit your healthcare professional if you experience any of these signs and symptoms, and ensure you attend your regular check-ups to keep on top of your diabetes.