Did you know that having prediabetes can affect your kidneys?With prediabetes, blood sugar is higher than normal. Both high blood sugar and high blood pressure can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure.If you have prediabetes, taking action to prevent type 2 diabetes is an important step in preventing CKD. You can take action by:
Keeping blood sugar and blood pressure at healthy levels.Making lifestyle changes like eating healthier and getting daily physical activity.Joining the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program online or near you.This World Kidney Day, March 14th, take the time to learn more about CKD and how you can keep your kidneys healthy.
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