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What steps can I take in my daily routine to protect my kidneys?

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 I've been reading about long-term complications, and I know diabetes can be hard on the kidneys. Besides keeping my blood sugar and A1C in range, what else should I be doing to protect my kidney health as the years go by?

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Protecting your kidneys (preventing diabetic nephropathy) is a vital part of long-term care. While keeping your blood sugar levels as close to your target range as possible is your primary defense, there are several other crucial steps you can take:

  • Manage Your Blood Pressure: High blood pressure forces your kidneys to work much harder and can cause significant damage over time. Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is just as important for your kidneys as managing your glucose.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps your kidneys naturally clear sodium, urea, and waste from your body.
  • Monitor Salt Intake: Eating too much sodium can raise your blood pressure, which puts extra physical strain on your kidneys.
  • Attend Your Annual Screenings: Your doctor should be running an annual urine test (to check for a protein called albumin) and a simple blood test (to check your eGFR). These tests catch kidney stress years before you would ever feel any physical symptoms, allowing you to take action early.
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