Why low blood sugar is common in people with chronic kidney disease
While healthy kidneys help maintain glucose balance by breaking down insulin and producing glucose when needed, a decline in kidney function contributes to prolonged insulin in the bloodstream, which can lower blood sugar levels more than expected. “This is especially important for people with diabetes who are on insulin or certain glucose-lowering drugs,” said Dr Sumiran Mahajan, consultant nephrologist, interventional nephrology and transplant services, KIMS Hospitals, Thane. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.Is low blood sugar common in people with kidney disease? It can happen, particularly in the later stages of kidney disease, continued Dr Mahajan. “Reduced appetite, dietary restrictions, nausea, and unintentional weight loss are common issues for many CKD patients and can lead to lower blood sugar levels. Sometimes, patients continue taking the same doses of diabetes medications even when their body’s insulin needs change, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia,” said Dr Mahajan.
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