Kidney damage associated with diabetes is called nephropathy. The damage is progressive and can eventually result in kidney failure. If you have high blood pressure too, the damage can progress even more quickly.
How can you keep your kidneys healthy?
- The number one way to prevent kidney damage is to keep blood sugar levels and blood pressure as close to normal as possible.
- Don't smoke
- Get your protein level checked every year at your annual physical.
- Keep your weight in a healthy range.
- Limit alcohol intake.
- Make sure to get regular exercise.
- Watch salt intake.
- Watch your protein intake if necessary.
- Take your blood pressure and diabetes medications as prescribed.
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