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title: "Did you know... Diabetes is the #1 Cause Of CKD - ESRD"
description: Diabetes can wreak havoc in a body and the kidneys are no exception from this. In this blog will talk about how Diabetes affects the kidneys and signs to help you detect diabetes early to stop issues before they start!
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### [Did you know... Diabetes is the #1 Cause Of CKD - ESRD](https://blog.specialtycm.com/diabetes-is-the-1-cause-of-ckd-esrd/did-you-know...-diabetes-is-the-1-cause-of-ckd-esrd)

Jan 11, 2023 9:22:29 AM

We all know diabetes, especially when it goes untreated, can wreak havoc on a body. Heart disease, nerve damage, oral, and mental health issues. Even Vision, hearing, and foot problems to name just some of the issues facing diabetics. It can also cause CKD, or Chronic Kidney disease. In fact diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure with 44% of new cases linked as the direct cause.

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