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How can you Prevent Kidney Disease?
  • Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can speed up the natural course of any underlying kidney disease.


  • If you suffer from diabetes, make sure that your disease is under control. A growing number of kidney failure patients are diabetic.


  • Be very careful about taking non-prescription medications, particularly pain killers. It is wise to discuss all over-the-counter drugs with a doctor before they are taken.