How can I help prevent diabetic kidney disease?
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American Diabetes Association answered:Diabetic kidney disease can be prevented by keeping blood glucose in your target range. Research has shown that good blood glucose control reduces the risk of early kidney disease and reduces the risk of progressing to more severe kidney problems by half.
Another important factor to prevent kidney disease is good blood pressure control. High blood pressure has a dramatic effect on the rate at which the disease progresses. Four ways to lower your blood pressure are losing weight, eating less salt, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and getting regular exercise. In addition, most men with diabetes need medications to treat their high blood pressure. Several types of blood pressure medication can specifically protect the kidneys from ongoing damage.
It is vital to see your health care team regularly. They can check your blood pressure, urine (for protein), blood (for waste products), and help you manage your diabetes to protect your kidneys.Diabetic kidney disease can be prevented by keeping blood glucose in your target range. Research has shown that good blood glucose control reduces the risk of early kidney disease and reduces the risk of progressing to more severe kidney problems by... More -
Edtrina Moss of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Diabetes remains the number one cause of kidney disease and kidney failure. It is important for individuals to be actively involved in the management and treatment of the disease. You must "know your numbers." This means knowing your blood glucose levels including hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure readings, microalbumin levels, eGFR, cholesterol, and triglycride levels. To do this, you must monitor and record blood pressure and blood glucose readings between provider visits, make at least annual visits for check-ups, and ask questions about these readings to understand what they mean for you and your diabetes! Then, you and your provider will be able to create a prevention plan specifically tailored for you.
Proper diet and exercise is also important. A dietician is a great asset to enlist on your prevention team also!
The message here is to know and understand the disease so you can partner with your providers to better manage diabetes and slow the progression of kidney disease!
Diabetes remains the number one cause of kidney disease and kidney failure. It is important for individuals to be actively involved in the management and treatment of the disease. You must "know your numbers." This means knowing your blood... More
