DIABETES CARE
5 DAILY HABITS TO IMPROVE KIDNEY HEALTH IF YOU HAVE DIABETICS
Published By Livemint
| 26 Nov, 2022
High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, impairing their function
A serious complication of diabetes can affect kidney's ability to remove waste products and extra fluid from the body
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Kidneys are responsible for keeping the body in balance by removing toxins and waste from the blood
Strict blood glucose control lowers risk of kidney disease and prevents them from getting worse
Blood sugar management
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In diabetics, good blood pressure control can reduce the risk. Aim for a BP of less than 130/80
Blood pressure control
Tobacco use not only raises risk of heart disease, but also causes kidney disease
Stop Tobacco consumption
Regular exercise, limiting salt intake, maintaining a healthy body mass index can reduce risk of kidney disease
Lifestyle changes
Mostly diabetics should be offered two groups of medicines - RAAS inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors
Medicines