India, March 13 -- Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease worldwide, and India carries a particularly high burden of both conditions. What makes diabetic kidney disease especially concerning is that it often develops quietly. Many people may not notice any symptoms until significant kidney damage has already occurred. By that stage, treatment can become more complicated, and the risk of long-term health problems increases.

According to Dr Sunil Kumar, Nephrologist at CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI, early screening is one of the most effective ways to detect kidney problems in people with diabetes. Regular monitoring through simple medical tests can identify early warning signs of kidney damage, allowing doctors to intervene e...