Living with Kidney Disease

Kidney disease affects 2 million people in Australia. It has many different causes, but the most common are diabetes and high blood pressure. If left undetected, kidney disease can lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or transplant. In the early stages of detection, kidney disease can be stablised by a healthy diet and exercise routine, and avoiding excess alcohol and avoiding smoking altogether. Careful blood pressure and blood sugar management are important. If you are living with kidney disease, you can read more about it here. You can talk to your GP about creating a yearly plan to keep your kidneys healthy.