Caring For Your Kidneys
Sweet victory for your kidneys starts with prevention
At NKF, Prevention is one of our key pillars – stopping kidney disease before it starts. This World Diabetes Day (14 November), we are raising awareness of a crucial truth: managing diabetes is one of the most powerful ways to protect your kidneys and your life.
Why it matters
Your kidneys may be small, but they play a mighty role – filtering waste, balancing fluids, supporting healthy bones and regulating blood pressure. But they are vulnerable to chronic conditions, especially diabetes.
- Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in Singapore, responsible for nearly two-thirds of all cases.
- High blood sugar silently damages the kidneys’ filtering system over time.
- Most people do not notice symptoms until kidney damage is advanced – that is why both diabetes and kidney disease are often called “silent killers”.
Without early intervention, this damage can progress to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and eventually kidney failure, where dialysis or a transplant is needed to survive.
Early detection saves lives
Your health and your family’s is worth protecting. By staying informed about your kidney health through regular kidney screening, you can take action early and reduce the risk of CKD and diabetes-related complications. Regular kidney screening is especially crucial if you live with diabetes, high blood pressure or have a family history of kidney disease.
7 tips to keep your kidneys healthy
Alongside screening, lifestyle habits play a key role in keeping your kidneys healthy. Taking care of your kidneys is easier than you think. Small daily habits can go a long way! Here are 7 simple, powerful ways to protect your kidney health and reduce your diabetes risk:
Remember, healthy kidneys are not by chance but by choice. It’s up to you to keep them healthy!
