Title: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans - DaVita
Headings: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for diabetes in African Americans
Prevention of diabetes & high blood pressure in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for high blood pressure in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for kidney disease in African Americans
How African Americans can better the odds
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Content: When you are diagnosed early with any of the diseases that may lead to kidney disease, you can do your part to prevent or delay kidney failure and decrease the risks of serious complications. When kidney failure happens, dialysis or kidney transplant are the only treatment options. Advanced awareness is the key to better health. Make February the month you find out your health risk for kidney disease. Take a look at these staggering statistics and share this information with African American family members and friends. Then make an appointment to get checked and know your numbers. Risk factors and symptoms for diabetes in African Americans
Type-2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in African Americans. Risk factors for type-2 diabetes include: Family history
Impaired glucose tolerance
Diabetes during pregnancy
Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance
Obesity
Lack of physical activity
Below are some common symptoms, however, you can feel fine and still have diabetes, so get checked regularly. Thirst
Increased urination
Hunger
Unintended weight loss
Fatigue
Prevention of diabetes & high blood pressure in African Americans
You can take actions to help prevent these diseases by :