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The basics

All about diabetes

Introduction

Diabetes is a disease that allows too much sugar to remain in the bloodstream, which causes high blood sugar (glucose) levels. Over time diabetes can damage small blood vessels, which may lead to heart disease, eye disease and chronic kidney disease. Learn about diabetes, its link to kidney disease and the importance of keeping blood sugar under control.

Page last updated on: March 23, 2005
Kidney education classes

DaVita Kidney Education and You offers free kidney health education classes

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How kidneys work
This interactive and animated presentation will help you understand more about kidneys.

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