Kidney Health Care - How to Keep Your Kidney Healthy

Maintaining the health of your kidneys start with a    Blood Sugar Ultra Review  yearly screening for microalbunmin. This a very specific test that look for small amounts of protein in the urine that cannot be detected by the usual "dipstick" test done during a routine urinalysis. It is, however, important to know that an infection, severe stress, heart, failure, or strenuous exercise before a screening test can also cause increase levels of protein in your urine. You should have a positive screening test confirmed with a full 24-hour microalbumin test If the second test is positive you should then be started treatment that will return this number of normal.

To keep your kidneys healthy or prevent from problems from becoming worse, you need to improve your blood glucose control. Kidney problems result from the increased glucose load causing a buildup of AGEs. The closer to normal you keep your blood glucose levels, the better for your kidneys. With the guidance of your team, strive from the HbAIc ( which will be discussed more thoroughly in chapter 6) of less than seven percent or even less than six percent if that's possible without risking hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
Make sure you maintain a normal pressure. When blood pressure is above 130/85 mm Hg, it slowly damages your kidneys. Have your blood pressure checked often, and learn how to monitor it yourself at your home. If it is consistently high medication called early treatment is important. Nicotine, salt, cafferine and alcohol all can raise blood pressure. By contrast adding some physical activity and extra movement to your life can help lower your blood pressure.

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