Do you know the main causes of kidney disease? If not, you’re not alone. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading risk factors for chronic kidney disease, which affects nearly 20 million Americans. Yet many people with diabetes and high blood pressure haven’t made “the kidney connection” and aren’t aware of their risk....
Kidney disease affects about 26 million Americans. It strikes people of all races and often strikes without warning. It can be prevented or delayed, but if left untreated it can lead to kidney failure or even death. African Americans are at greater risk, mostly because they have higher rates of diabetes and high blood...
Many Americans are diagnosed with kidney disease each year. The best thing you can do to prevent this is to keep your kidney healthy, especially if you have diabetes or other complications. For people with diabetes, get your blood and urine checked for kidney disease and try to keep your blood pressure below 130/80...
Early kidney disease doesn’t have symptoms, so getting tested is the only way to see if your kidneys are fine. The earlier kidney disease is found, the earlier it can be treated. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular (heart) disease, or a family history of kidney failure, you should definitely get tested....
Millions of Americans have chronic kidney disease, but most don’t realize it because early kidney disease has no symptoms. You could be feeling perfectly fine, that is, until your kidney stops working! The earlier you know you have kidney disease, the better. First, let’s talk about the kidney in general. The kidneys helps...