Making choices to ensure you keep your kidney’s healthy is the best way to prevent kidney disease. Some of these preventative steps include:
- Lose weight if you are overweight.
- Get active. Physical activity helps control blood sugar levels.
- Quit smoking.
- Get your kidneys checked at routine checkups.
- Take medications as directed.
- Keep your blood pressure below 140/90, or ask your doctor what the best blood pressure target is for you.
- If you have diabetes, stay in your target blood sugar range as much as possible.
- Stay in your target cholesterol range.
- Eat foods lower in salt.
- Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet.