Question
Can diabetic nephropathy patients receive albumin injections?
Answer
It is not recommended to use albumin injections, one reason being their high cost. Another reason is that it is sufficient to supplement the daily required protein intake, which is 1 gram per kilogram of body weight per day, such as lean meat and fish. Blind treatment is not advised. For the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, it is recommended to use insulin pumps for intensive therapy to control blood sugar within an ideal range, i.e., strictly control blood sugar levels while avoiding damage to the kidneys from medication. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine decoctions and enemas are required, but since each patient’s condition is different, treatment must be individualized. In general, diabetes can damage the entire body’s large blood vessels, leading to cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetic foot; microvascular damage can lead to diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy. Once complications occur, the condition becomes quite serious. We often say, “Diabetes itself is not horrible (scary), but what’s horrible (scary) is its complications.” The complications of diabetes develop slowly. While chronic complications are terrifying, they can be well controlled with standardized treatment. It is recommended that you seek comprehensive treatment at a diabetes specialty hospital and not rely solely on hypoglycemic drugs to control the condition. Wishing you a speedy recovery!