Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans. Watch Mayo Clinic kidney specialist Dr. Robert Albright discuss effective strategies to prevent and treat chronic kidney disease in this video.

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Your kidneys play a vital role in your overall health. But did you know most people with kidney disease don’t know their kidneys are struggling? Getting tested is the best way to know how your kidneys are doing and what steps you could take to help protect your kidney health. Watch this video to learn about risk factors for kidney disease, how to get tested, and how you can level up by following your kidney health.

Visit the NIDDK website for more information about kidney health: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd

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You may not think about your kidneys, but they play a vital role in your overall health by removing wastes and extra fluids from your blood.

Following your kidney health allows you time to make informed decisions about your care and reduces your chances of serious health problems.

More than one in seven U.S. adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease…

…yet because early kidney disease usually has no symptoms…

…many people don’t know they have kidney disease or that they are at risk.

Getting tested is the best way to know how your kidneys are doing.

If you are over 60, have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of kidney failure, ask your doctor about getting tested for kidney disease.

While you may be afraid to learn if your kidneys are struggling, being informed about your kidney health means you can take steps to protect them.

Urine and blood tests can tell you if you have kidney disease, and regular check-ups can tell if it is getting worse.

Your doctor can use your tests to develop a personalized care plan that can be updated as needed.

By making healthy lifestyle changes, and managing existing illnesses, you may be able to slow the progression of kidney disease.

Don’t wait until you feel sick. Talk to your doctor about getting tested—and keep following your kidney health.

Visit niddk.nih.gov to learn more.

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