Abstract: . . .  Chills. ¦ Fever. ¦ Ketones in the urine. (See page 35.) Tell your health care provider if you have any signs of kidney or bladder infection. Your health care provider will test your urine. If you have a bladder or kidney infection, you’ll be given medicine to stop the infection. After you take all the medicine, have your urine checked again to be sure the infection is gone. Know the Effects of Some Medicines and X-Ray Dyes If you have kidney disease, ask your health care provider about the possible effects that some medicines and X-ray dyes can have on your kidneys. 50  . . .
. . .  to ask your health care provider about support groups and job training for people with poor vision. 46 Page 57 6 Kidney Problems Diabetes can cause diabetic kidney disease (also called diabetic nephropathy ), which can lead to kidney failure. There’s a lot you can do to take charge and prevent kidney problems. A recent study shows that controlling your blood glucose can prevent or delay the onset of kidney disease. Keeping your blood pressure under control is also important. The kidneys keep the right amount of water in the body and help filter out harmful wastes. These wastes, called urea , then pass . . .
. . .  well as it should. Danger signs of circulation problems to the heart include chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, swollen ankles, or irregular heartbeats. If you have any of these signs, go to an emergency room or call your health care provider right away. Signs of circulation problems to your legs are pain or cramping in your buttocks, thighs, or calves during physical activity. Even if this pain goes  . . .
. . .  you have kidney disease, ask your health care provider about the possible effects that some medicines and X-ray dyes can have on your kidneys. 50 Page 61 7 Heart and Blood Vessel Problems Heart and blood vessel problems are the main causes of sickness and death among people with diabetes . These problems can lead to high blood pressure , heart attacks , and strokes . Heart and blood vessel problems can also cause poor circulation (blood flow) in the legs and feet. You’re more likely to have heart and blood vessel problems if you smoke cigarettes, have high blood pressure, or have too much cholesterol . . .
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