Do you have a question about the diabetes link to kidney disease? Betul Hatipoglu, MD, Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute, and George Thomas, MD, Department of Nephrology and Hypertension at Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, will answer your questions about this medical issue during a live webchat Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. (ET).
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Featured ExpertResearch shows that diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure in the U.S., and accounts for nearly one-half of people who need dialysis from kidney disease. It is recommended that those with diabetes are checked regularly for kidney complications, as diagnosis and treatment are essential to preventing progression of kidney problems.
Questions for Dr. Hatipoglu and Dr. Thomas for this webchat might include:
- How do I tell if my diabetes is causing problems with my kidneys?
- How do I protect myself from kidney disease if I have diabetes?
- Does diabetes always lead to kidney disease?
- What medications do I take to treat kidney disease?
Dr. Hatipoglu is a staff member in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic. Her clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disease in women, pituitary and adrenal disorders, and alternative medicine.
Dr. Thomas is a staff member in the Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus. His specialty interests include chronic kidney disease, hypertension, resistant hypertension, dialysis, adrenal disease and renal disease.
This Health Chat will open on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 to allow you to submit questions. We will try to answer as many questions as possible during the chat. Please create an account to attend the chat and submit your questions.
