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Print: What are the symptoms of diabetic nephropathy?
Diabetic nephropathy does not usually cause any symptoms until kidney damage is severe. As the condition progresses, symptoms can include the following:
- Swelling of the feet and ankles
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia and difficulty sleeping
- Confusion and trouble concentrating
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Source
Diabetic Nephropathy: Common Questions by Micah L. Thorp, D.O., M.P.H. (American Family Physician June 01, 2005, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050701/96.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 09/10
Created: 07/05
