Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes, which can lead to other health problems. To keep your kidneys healthy, you can manage your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. You can keep your blood sugar levels in your target range, get an A1C test at least twice a year, check your blood pressure regularly, stay in your target cholesterol range, eat foods lower in sodium, more fruits and vegetables, be physically active, and take your medicines as directed. If you have prediabetes, taking action to prevent type 2 diabetes is an important step in preventing kidney disease. Listen from your experts in this English episode of Kidney Care for Diabetics.
