Diabetics can protect their kidneys--without drugs If you have
diabetes, sooner or later it's likely to cause problems with
your kidneys. In fact, it's the leading cause of kidney failure.
And even if you've got your blood sugar well under control, it
still doesn't mean that your kidneys are safe. Kidney failure
can--and does--occur in men and women who have controlled
diabetes. But a new study shows there may be a safe and
effective way to protect your kidneys, even if you've had
diabetes for many years. What's a kidney to do? Your kidneys are
two bean-shaped organs that sit just above your waist toward the
back of your abdomen. Basically, these tiny organs help filter
out all the junk that passes through your body. But over time,
diabetes can mess with a good thing. Instead of flushing out
just the bad stuff, your kidneys start to flush out a lot of the
good stuff as well, like protein. In fact, if you notice your
urine looks frothy in the toilet, it means it's filled with
protein and it's probably a good i