I HAVE JUST BEEN PRESCRIBED THIS MEDICATION, DUE TO HAVING A SLIGHT LEAK FROM MY KIDNEYS? I HAVE TYPE ONE DIABETES WHICH I HAVE HAD FOR THE LAST 27 YEARS, BUT I AM VERY FIT AND RUN SEVERAL TIMES WEEK AND DO NOT HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?I AM VERY HESITANT IN TAKING THIS MEDICATION DUE TO THE SIDE EFFECTS I HAVE READ, AND ALSO DUE TO THE CHECKS THAT IT INTAILS? PLEASE ADVICE?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor!  Thanks for your question. Your doctor would've diagnosed you with diabetic nephropathy (complication of uncontrolled diabetes) more common in type 1 diabetes. In this condition along with good blood glucose control, medications for reducing protein leakage is very essential to decrease the progression of kidney damage. These medicines are generally prescribed for blood pressure but even if your blood pressure is normal you need to take it regularly. Any medication has its known side effects and adverse effects shouldn't get confused with information on Google or on the medicines. Discuss with a concerned specialist and clarify your doubt. Hope this helps. Take care