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Hi! I'm Neff, from The Kidney Experts.

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Let's talk about diabetes
and your kidneys.

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Your kidneys are filters.
They clean waste out of your blood.

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The waste leaves your body in your urine.

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High blood sugar can hurt the
blood vessels in your kidneys.

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High blood pressure can hurt them too.
This harm is slow. It can take years.

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Here is the tricky part. Most people
with this kind of kidney harm feel fine.

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So we check.

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We use two tests. A urine test
looks for a protein called albumin.

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A blood test shows how
well your kidneys filter.

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Good news! There are ways to help.

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Your care team will work with you to set
your blood sugar and blood pressure goals.

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Ask what your goals should be.

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Healthy habits help, too. Try to stay
active. Eat less salt. Get good sleep.

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And if you smoke, try to quit.

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Take your medicines the
way your care team says.

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Tell them about all the pills you take,
even ones from the store.

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Most people with diabetes and kidney
disease do not have their kidneys fail.

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We're here to help.
Bring your questions to every visit.

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Let's take care of your kidneys together!