Raising Kidney Disease Awareness
communities across the country
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting 37 million people. Often overlooked until symptoms appear, CKD is progressive and can put you at risk for serious health complications including kidney failure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you manage and slow progression of CKD and its complications.
Follow these healthy lifestyle tips to take charge of your kidney health.
Staying connected with your doctor, whether in-person or using tele-health via phone or computer, can help you maintain your kidney health.
Work with your health care team to develop a plan to meet your blood pressure goals and check your blood glucose level regularly if you have diabetes.
Your pharmacist and doctor need to know about all the medicines you take.
Create a healthy meal plan and consider working with your doctor to develop a weight-loss plan that works for you.
Consider healthy stress-reducing activities and get at least 30 minutes or more of physical activity each day.
Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
If you smoke, take steps to quit.
It may seem difficult, but small changes can go a long way to keeping your kidneys and you healthier for longer.
Are you at risk? Know these risk factors
Family history or age—family members with kidney disease or an age of 60 or older
Health problems—a diagnosis of diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, or other kidney or immune conditions
Lifestyle Habits—overuse of ibuprofen, acetaminophen or naproxen, or chronic use of street drugs
Awarness Exhibitions
Dialysis: a lifesaving treatment
Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that filters your blood to remove toxins, waste, and excess fluid using special equipment—taking the place of natural kidney function. There are several different options for dialysis—including peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, and in-centre hemodialysis. Your nephrologist can help you choose which option is right for you. Going on dialysis requires a commitment to your treatment schedule, attention to eating well, and taking certain medications exactly as directed. When following their treatment plan as prescribed, people can live healthy, active, fulfilling lives on dialysis—and keep up with the lifestyle they love.