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09/27/2023

• Water can help your body digest food
• It can help with weight loss by making you feel full
• It’s a no-calorie way to quench thirst
• Sugar-free flavorings can give water many different flavors

Drink up!

09/25/2023

Taking charge of your kidney health – what does it mean “Move more?” Moving more goes hand-in-hand with healthy eating. When you feel good and have more energy, it is a bit easier to get started.

The benefits for healthy eating and moving more:
• Helps lower your blood sugar and keep it in a healthy range
• Helps lower your blood pressure and protect your heart
• Helps maintain or lose weight
• Helps prevent other problems like heart disease, heart attack, or stroke, as well as worsening chronic kidney disease.
• Helps your joints and bones
• Helps you improve flexibility and balance
• Helps you feel good!

What do you like to do that makes you MOVE?? Reply in comments, we would love to know!

09/22/2023

Pro-tip for those of us trying to stick to a diet.

Be kind to yourself as you make changes to improve your health. If you eat something high in sugar or salt, get back on track the next time you eat. Don’t let a ‘slip-up’ or ‘cheat’ discourage you and snowball into many!

09/19/2023

Taking charge of your kidney health – what does it mean to make healthy food choices? What you eat and drink (or don’t eat and drink) matters more with type 2 diabetes:
• Limit sugars, carbohydrates, salt, and portion sizes
• Healthy food choices include fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, blends, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry and fish
Do your best to limit processed foods and foods high in saturated fat or high in calories.

As always, talk to your doctor about ways to take charge of your kidney health!

08/31/2023

Type 2 Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Because there are often no symptoms until late in the disease, CKD is often underdiagnosed and most patients don’t know they have it. Chronic kidney disease can cause high blood pressure and heart problems, so it’s important to know your eGFR and UACR.

Know your numbers and talk to your doctor today. National Kidney Foundation

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08/31/2023

KidneyIntelX is for adult patients with diagnosed type 2 diabetes and existing CKD stages 1-3b. Your score predicts your risk of progressive kidney function decline over the next 5 years. KidneyIntelX uses results from a blood sample along with data in your medical health record, to determine your risk score which can be categorized as low, intermediate (medium), or high. Your action steps will depend on your risk score, your health, and your doctor’s advice.

This is an example of an “intermediate (medium)” risk and tells the doctor and patient the level of risk of progressive decline of kidney function.

08/28/2023

As stated before, eGFR and UACR can diagnose kidney disease and help you understand what is happening now.

But how do you know what will happen in the future? Another prognostic test can help. This type of test looks forward and predicts how CKD may affect you over time. Knowing how your CKD may affect you gives you the chance to take steps to protect your kidneys. The steps are specific to you, based on your health status and risk of progression. This test is called “KidneyIntelX”. To learn more: Why KidneyIntelX

08/25/2023

Blood Test – estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

eGFR is the lab that is used most often to check kidney function.

Serum creatinine (sCr) is a waste in our blood that healthy kidneys remove.
The eGFR math equation uses your creatinine level to see how well your kidneys work currently.

Your eGFR is about the same as your percent (%) kidney function.
To learn more: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) | National Kidney Foundation

08/23/2023

Urine Test – Urine Albumin-to Creatinine Ratio (UACR) is a measure of protein in your urine. It is a sign that your kidneys do not work well.
For more information: Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) | National Kidney Foundation

08/17/2023

How is kidney disease diagnosed?

Both blood and urine must be tested. The first signs of kidney damage tend to be seen when protein spills in the urine.

This is why the American Diabetes Association says those with diabetes need a blood test and a urine test at least once a year. The UACR and eGFR are a “snapshot” of how well your kidneys work. Follow us to learn more!

06/29/2023

How can you take charge of kidney health?

You can take action for your kidney health by:
• Making healthy food choices.
• Moving your body.
• Taking medicines on time and as your doctor tells you. AND, avoiding medicines that can harm your kidneys.
• Practicing healthy habits (e.g., not smoking, seeing your doctor, easing stress).

Small changes can make a big difference.

These changes are likely to become habits that last over time.

06/27/2023

Craving more information on how to better manage diabetes? Check out this resource from American Diabetes Association which provides over 175 free resources that can be downloaded! https://professional.diabetes.org/diabetes-education American Diabetes Association