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CKD

Most chronic kidney disease (CKD) can't be cured. The good news is that if your doctor finds out that you have a kidney problem, there may be a number of ways to help slow down the disease, help you feel better, and help you make better medical decisions. What can you do?

Measures of kidney function
Measures of anemia
Measures of diabetes control
Measures of nutrition
Control Your Blood Pressure

Keep your blood pressure at the target level your doctor sets with:

Weight loss
Exercise
A low-sodium diet
Reducing stress
Taking your blood pressure medication the right way
Ask Your Doctor About Certain Medications That May Help Treat Kidney Disease

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a class of blood pressure medicines that can protect kidney function in some cases (generic names include ramipril, captopril, and enalapril). In some people, ACE inhibitors cause a cough, which stops when you stop taking the drug. Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may be used along with or instead of ACE inhibitors. There may be drugs that treat the kidney problem YOU have, too. Fish oil has been found to help some types of kidney problem. Drugs that suppress the immune system may help some autoimmune causes of CKD.

Ask Your Doctor About Anemia

A shortage of red blood cells can start early in CKD. Anemia can cause you to feel tired and worn out. Ask your doctor about medications such as epoetin (EPO) and iron to treat anemia.

Eat a Healthy Diet

We literally are what we eat—we build our cells out of our food. So, if you eat mostly fast food and drink sugary sodas, you may be able to improve your kidney health by eating better foods. Studies have found that eating more fresh vegetables, fruit*, and low fat dairy and less saturated fat, starches, and sweets may help slow CKD.

Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, prunes, apricots, etc.) and some fresh ones (like papaya, mango, avocado, bananas, and oranges) have a lot of potassium. If your kidneys don't work well, this could be dangerous for you. Talk to a dietitian about what is safe for you to eat.

Ask Your Doctor About a Lower-Protein Diet

Some doctors believe a diet lower in some proteins can help slow kidney disease. Ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian who specializes in treating those with chronic kidney disease. A dietitian can help you learn how to keep your kidneys healthy longer by eating the right foods. Don't limit your protein until you have talked about it with your doctor or dietitian.

Control Your Blood Sugar Levels

If you have diabetes, stay at a healthy weight, exercise, and take medications as prescribed to keep your blood glucose in the "normal" range. Tight control of blood sugar can help slow the progression of kidney disease. Your HbA1c levels, which measure your blood sugar control over a period of 3 months, should be less than 6.5%.

Quit Smoking

In people with CKD, smoking is linked to an increase in the amount of protein spilled in the urine. In smokers with diabetes, CKD may progress twice as fast. Scientists are not sure why this is the case, but if you have kidney disease and you smoke, quitting may help slow down the damage.

Avoid Certain Pain Medications

Some over-the-counter pain pills containing ibuprofen or naproxen, and even acetaminophen can affect kidney function. This is especially true if you have kidney, heart, or liver disease or you take diuretics (water pills). Avoid using combinations of these pain pills and caffeine—both at once can further damage your kidneys.

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