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Record high of stroke and kidney failure in diabetics

Diabetics are being urged to have regular health checks as the rate of stroke and kidney failure...
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11.38 17 Jul 2012


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Record high of stroke and kidney failure in diabetics

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Diabetics are being urged to have regular health checks as the rate of stroke and kidney failure among people with this condition hit record levels.

Diabetes Ireland is reporting a 62% in kidney failure among diabetics between 2006 and 2010 and a 36% rise in strokes over the same period.

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4,300 diabetics were treated for kidney failure in 2010 – most required dialysis 3 to 4 times a week.

Diabetes Ireland says people need to be aware that high blood pressure can have a hugely damaging effect on their health and they need to under regular medical checks.


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