Living with chronic kidney disease presents daily challenges, but our resources are designed to help.
Imagine your kidneys are like a filter for your blood, cleaning out waste and extra water. Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, means this filter is getting clogged up and isn’t working as well as it should.
This can happen slowly over a long time, sometimes without you even noticing.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often has NO obvious symptoms in its early stages. However, some symptoms may include:
Changes in Urination
Swelling
Swelling especially in the
Fatigue
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Here are a few factors that might put you at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD):
High blood pressure is a major cause of CKD. Get it checked regularly.
If it’s high, work with your doctor to manage it through lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication.
Diabetes is another leading cause of CKD. If you have diabetes, carefully monitor your blood sugar levels and follow your doctor’s recommendations to keep them in a healthy range.
Regular exercise helps control blood pressure and blood sugar, which protects your kidneys.
Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
Here are a few factors that might put you at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD):
High blood pressure is a major cause of CKD. Get it checked regularly.
If it’s high, work with your doctor to manage it through lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication.
Diabetes is another leading cause of CKD. If you have diabetes, carefully monitor your blood sugar levels and follow your doctor’s recommendations to keep them in a healthy range.
Regular exercise helps control blood pressure and blood sugar, which protects your kidneys.
Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
High blood pressure is a major cause of CKD. Get it checked regularly. If it’s high, work with your doctor to manage it through lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication.
Diabetes is another leading cause of CKD. If you have diabetes, carefully monitor your blood sugar levels and follow your doctor’s recommendations to keep them in a healthy range.
Regular exercise helps control blood pressure and blood sugar, which protects your kidneys.
Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
Here are a few factors that might put you at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD):
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or just looking for tips on how to be proactive about your kidney health? Explore these resources:
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Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or just looking for tips on how to be proactive about your kidney health? Explore these resources:
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