India, April 4 -- Diabetes management is a multifaceted approach that goes beyond simply cutting sugar. Diet plays an important role in managing any disease, especially one like diabetes. It can also have a protective effect on vital organs such as the kidneys. And diabetes patients are at a higher risk of their kidneys getting affected, making it even more important to follow a healthy diet.ALSO READ: Puffy face in the morning? Don't ignore it, nephrologist says it's the earliest sign of kidney issue

We asked Dr Aswini Panigrahi, a nephrologist at Apollo Dialysis, about the diet people with diabetes should follow. But before diving into the basics, the nephrologist explained how high blood sugar affects the kidneys and why the damage is...