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Can one kidney fulfill a diabetics blood cleansing needs?

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Yes: For some amount of time - or forever - depends if you have or dont or wont have diabetic nephropathy.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2014

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Yes, but: Yes, but by having only one kidney, you need to be extra careful about keeping your diabete under control. You have no spare to fall back on!

Answered 6/4/2011

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