Kidney failure is common in people with diabetes Credit: David Parry/PA WireA fifth of diabetes sufferers in Wales are not being checked for early signs of kidney failure, according to Diabetes UK.
The charity says that 21.6 per cent of people with diabetes in Wales, in 2010-2011 were not recorded as having a 'vital' annual check, known as a urinary albumin.
The test checks for the protein microalbumin which can give an early warning of kidney damage so that people can be given treatment.
The charity is concerned that the large number of people not getting the check are at an increased risk of serious kidney failure.
Dai Williams, national director of Diabetes UK Cymru, said: "Kidney failure is a real concern for people with diabetes and it can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. All those people who aren't getting this check are at increased risk of needing dialysis and ultimately of dying early.
"By making sure that these simple checks happen we can make sure that people receive the appropriate treatment early, giving them the best possible chance of delaying the progression of any kidney problems."
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