Chonnikan M.

Many people think of diabetes as just a condition that requires careful blood sugar control. In reality, however, diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease—a serious condition that can quietly progress to end-stage kidney failure without noticeable warning signs. What makes this especially concerning is that kidney disease caused by diabetes often shows no symptoms in its early stages . By the time it is detected, significant kidney damage may have already occurred. In...

When the weather turns hot, many people feel thirsty and look for cold drinks to cool down. However, for people with kidney disease, choosing what to drink is not a small matter. The kidneys play an important role in regulating the body’s balance of fluids, minerals, and waste. Drinking unsuitable beverages may make the kidneys work harder and could affect long-term health. So a common question is: What can kidney patients drink?  Especially during the hot season, when the body loses fluids...

Many people may think that “itching” is a minor issue. However, for those living with kidney disease, it can be a warning sign of internal imbalances—especially in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, when the kidneys can no longer effectively remove waste products from the blood. The itching can become severe enough to disrupt sleep, cause persistent scratching that leads to skin wounds, and increase the risk of infection. If left untreated or improperly managed, it can...