Friday Five – National Kidney Month
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March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about the vital role our kidneys play in maintaining our overall health. This week’s Friday Five is dedicated to shedding light on kidney disease, highlighting detection and management, and sharing important facts about this hard-working organ. Join us as we explore key insights to help educate and empower you to take charge of your kidney health.
What do the kidneys do?
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
To manage your #ChronicKidneyDisease, work with your health care provider to develop a plan to meet your blood pressure goals.
Get more kidney health tips this #NationalKidneyMonth: https://t.co/uya70x2RYr#CKD #KidneyHealth pic.twitter.com/n23sHpqeQQ
— NIDDK (@NIDDKgov) March 26, 2025
Kidney Disease Statistics for the United States
According to National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK), chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 35.5 million Americans.1 For Americans with diabetes or high blood pressure—the two most common causes of kidney disease—the risk for CKD is even greater. About 1 in 3 people with diabetes and 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure have kidney disease.1 Other risk factors for developing kidney disease include heart disease and a family history of kidney failure. Find out more facts and statistics on kidney disease.
Detecting Chronic Kidney Disease
We know there’s a lot to cover in appointments with patients. Don’t let #KidneyHealth fall off the list.
Encourage patients to do both UACR & eGFR tests to detect #ChronicKidneyDisease in its earliest stages before symptoms arise.
Share your experience using both tests below.
— Kidney Disease Forum (@KidneyDiseaseFm) March 17, 2025
Why do we have Two Kidneys?
Having two kidneys is helpful – if one fails, the other can take over. But if both stop working, survival depends on dialysis to filter the blood or a kidney transplant. #WorldKidneyDay #AreYourKidneysOK #KidneyHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/TO7Fvfcnfa
— World Kidney Day (@worldkidneyday) March 27, 2025
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