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Kidneys age just like you! Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years
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Kidneys age just like you! Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years.
While we observe National Kidney Awareness Week, here are eight easy steps to follow to reduce the risk of CKD:
1. Exercise regularly
2. Maintain and control your blood sugar levels
3. Check your blood pressure regularly
4. Be healthy, watch your weight and salt intake
5. Drink water
6. Avoid smoking
7. Avoid taking unprescribed medication regularly
8. If you have any of the following, get your kidneys checked regularly: diabetes; hypertension; obesity and/or family history of kidney disease.
For more information about Life Renal Dialysis’ service offerings and treatment options at Life Midmed Hospital, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3cc6ESQ or phone the renal dialysis unit on 013 243 1171.
