Whether diabetic nephropathy is serious or not mainly depends on the clinical manifestation and its treatment effect, and cannot be generalized.
Diabetic nephropathy is the clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus after it has developed to a certain stage and caused damage to the kidneys. In the early stage of diabetic nephropathy, there is less protein in the urine, and the progression of the disease can be controlled through effective treatments such as actively controlling high blood pressure and high blood glucose and reducing proteinuria, which is usually not serious at this time.
In the advanced stage of diabetic nephropathy, a large amount of proteinuria may occur, and even creatinine increase, and in severe cases, uremia may even develop. At this time, the prognosis is poorer, if not given active and effective treatment, the condition will be more serious.
Patients with diabetic nephropathy are advised to go to regular hospitals in time and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of doctors.