Chronic kidney disease in diabetes mellitus- An overview

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become an important public health problem all over the Globe. As per the International Diabetes Federation Atlas (IDFA) for 2015, about 69 million people in India and over 415 million people across the globe are suffering from diabetes. The diabetic patients are predisposed to higher rates of kidney stone formation which is a risk factor. The Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes renal failure in diabetic patient. The Diabetes mellitus is the common cause of end stage renal disease (ESRD). The control of diabetes and early treatment for the risk factors of diabetes are very important in preventing nephropathy. The use of medicinal plants reduce nephropathy in diabetic patients. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-curable disease. But early detection and diagnosis and subsequent dietary restrictions, regular follow up and proper treatment will slow down its progression and may potentially postpone imminent requirement of dialysis or kidney transplantation. Yoga keeps the internal organs healthy and balance various systems in the body and helps in improving the health of kidneys.