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Complications  Describes potential long-term complications of diabetes. Provides footcare tips and advice for controlling blood glucose levels when sick. Source: National Aboriginal Diabetes Association (NADA) Diabetes and kidney disease  Explains how diabetes affects the kidneys, describes the early signs of diabetic kidney disease, and suggests how people afflicted with diabetes can minimize the risk of kidney damage. Source: The Kidney Foundation of Canada   Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)  Describes a clinical trial that demonstrated that the risk of diabetes complications, such as eye, kidney and nerve damage, could be reduced by keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal range as possible with intensive therapy. Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) End-stage renal disease continues to climb among Canada's seniors, reports CIHI  Describes the prevalence of end-stage renal failure among seniors and the proportion of cases caused by diabetes. Lists the causes of end-stage renal failure and highlights the importance of early detection. Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Heart disease and dialysis  Discusses the increased risk of developing heart disease associated with kidney failure, dialysis, diabetes, and certain medications. Stresses the need to take control of modifiable risk factors: diet and lifestyle. Provides tips for promoting a healthy heart. Source: The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Northern Alberta and the Territories Branch Here's lookin' at you, kidney: HIV and kidney disease: what you need to know  Defines the different kinds of kidney disease. Documents how kidney disease can be brought on or made worse by HIV infection and the medications used to treat it. Source: Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) High blood pressure and your kidneys  Provides an overview of high blood pressure and explains how it relates to kidney disease. Source: The Kidney Foundation of Canada Important questions about diabetes care  Presents questions to ask health care providers concerning diabetes management. Includes advice for maintaining target blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels and for leading a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of nerve, kidney and eye damage. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD)  Supports research to improve nutrition and metabolism and to address prevention and treatment of conditions and problems associated with hormone, digestive, kidney, and liver function. Includes news, funding opportunities and awards, strategic plans, annual reports, a newsletter, proceedings, and a calendar of events. Source: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Kidneys and urinary system  Provides links to fact sheets on disorders of the kidneys and urinary system. Source: Calgary Health Region From: Health content
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