Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav
Regulate your blood sugar level: It is seen that about 50 percent of diabetes patients develop kidney damage. Therefore, it helps to regulate one’s blood sugar levels not just for treating diabetes but also preventing kidney damage.
Eat healthy, and reduce sodium intake: One of the main parts of eating healthy is reducing your salt intake. The WHO recommends that adults should have less than five grams of salt per day, this is equivalent to less than two grams of sodium.
Do not smoke: Smoking is known to double the risk of developing kidney cancer. Besides, smoking cigarettes reduces the flow of blood to the kidneys, impacting their ability to function.
Get regular kidney check-ups: One should undergo periodic kidney check-ups, especially if they have health issues like diabetes and hypertension. Regular check-ups help in early diagnosis and early treatment.