Who May Have a Higher Risk of Kidney Disease?
Certain health conditions and lifestyle factors can increase the risk of kidney problems.
These include:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease
A family history of kidney disease
Previous kidney problems
Older age
Certain medications or long-term medication use
Smoking
Obesity
People with higher risk factors may benefit from discussing regular kidney screening with their healthcare professional.
What Can You Do to Support Kidney Health?
There is no single drink, food, or homemade remedy that can “clean” or detox the kidneys and reverse kidney disease.
Instead, kidney health is generally supported by taking care of the factors that influence kidney function.
Keep blood pressure under control
High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels inside the kidneys over time.
Manage blood sugar
Diabetes is one of the major risk factors for chronic kidney disease. Keeping blood glucose within the target range recommended by your healthcare professional can help reduce complications.
