If you experience a delayed diagnosis for diabetes, or are misdiagnosed with another condition first that leads to a delay in starting treatment for diabetes, it can have significant consequences for kidney health.

This is because uncontrolled blood glucose levels and high blood pressure, which are both common issues for those with diabetes, can have an impact on the kidneys. If this continues, unchecked, it can cause permanent damage to the kidneys, which can sometimes result in kidney failure.

Someone who is correctly diagnosed with diabetes after presenting to medical professionals will usually receive timely treatment that helps get their glucose levels and blood pressure under control and can help avoid kidney damage. However, someone who is misdiagnosed for diabetes may go for some time not receiving the correct treatment, which can mean that their kidney health is compromised as a result.

If this has happened to you, you may be eligible to make a kidney injury compensation claim.

The amount of compensation that you might receive for a successful medical negligence claim for kidney failure will depend on the specific circumstances of your case, but could potentially run in many thousands of pounds, especially if a transplant is required.

Some of the factors that can affect the compensation amount for a kidney injury claim include:

• The severity of the kidney problem caused

• The impact of the kidney failure on the individual's quality of life, employment prospects and mental health, both now and into the future

If you experience the loss of a kidney due to medical negligence, the effect that it can have on your life and health can be huge. Making a successful kidney injury compensation claim can't reverse the medical damage done, but it can provide a sense of justice, help ease financial strain caused by the negligence and help you to move forward with your life.

If you think that you might have a claim for kidney injury compensation due to misdiagnosis of diabetes or another incident of medical negligence, our team of expert solicitors can offer specialist advice. Get in touch today.