The blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide can cut the progression of diabetic kidney disease, according to its manufacturer Novo Nordisk.

Often called a wonder drug for type 2 diabetes and obesity, semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may significantly improve kidney function in people with diabetes who ...

Ozempic can also help improve kidney function in people without diabetes and reduce the risk of kidney-related complications in people with obesity or heart disease.

A balanced gut reduces inflammation and supports kidney function by decreasing the production of harmful toxins like uremic toxins, which can accumulate when kidney function declines.

ORLANDO -- Even type 2 diabetes patients with impaired renal function saw improvements in weight and glycemic control with a dual SGLT1/2 inhibitor, according to a meta-analysis.

Elevated blood sugar can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to diabetic nephropathy, a condition that significantly impacts kidney function and elevates creatinine levels.

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A prognostic kidney test and medication management in patients with diabetic kidney disease was tied to use of cardiorenal protective medications and improved hypertension ...

STOCKHOLM — Improvements in kidney function outcomes observed with glucagon -like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes extend to patients who are overweight or ...

People with diabetes often develop kidney disease without warning, leading to life-threatening complications. Now, researchers have discovered that two simple blood markers, estimated glomerular ...

Your kidneys – the bean-shaped organs located near the middle of your back on either side of your spine – play a vital role ...

Kidneys are vital organs. Early kidney damage shows subtle signs. Facial puffiness and foamy urine are common indicators. Dry ...