World Kidney Day 11th of March

On the 11th of March this year World Kidney Day is celebrated, as a health awareness campaign aimed at improving the knowledge of kidneys and to cut the rate of kidney disease.

This year, the campaign will focus on Diabetes as the most important cause of Chronic Kidney Disease, and has the theme: “Protect your Kidneys, Control Diabetes”. The campaign is a combined initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF), with the aim of spreading the message that kidney diseases are common and should not be ignored as they then can cause immense harm to human lives. The bright side is that kidney diseases in most cases are treatable.

Below is a list of 10 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys in Top Health

• Control your weight
• Check your blood pressure and cholesterol frequently
• Supervise your blood glucose
• Don’t overuse over-the-counter painkillers
• Do an annual physical exam
• Exercise regularly
• Do not smoke
• Maintain a healthy diet
• If diabetes or chronic kidney disease runs in your family you might be at risk, so be even more precaucious about the above

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