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Did you
know that 1 in 3 adults with diabetes also has chronic kidney
disease (CKD)? Your kidneys may be small, but they put in a lot of
work to keep you healthy by removing waste and toxins from your body.
March is National Kidney Month—a perfect time to brush up on your CKD knowledge!
Most
people with early CKD don’t feel sick or notice the signs, so they may
not even know they have it until later stages, when the disease is more
severe. CKD keeps your kidneys from doing their job, leading to health
problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
Getting your kidneys checked regularly
can help to prevent CKD or allow you to start treatment earlier, which
can protect you from other serious health problems.
You can
keep your kidneys healthy by:
- Managing your blood sugar levels.
- Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range.
- Moving more to maintain a healthy weight.
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