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: Follow your doctor's advice and remember to take all prescribed medications. Many African Americans already know they have diabetes or high blood pressure, but are not aware they may also have kidney disease. They are shocked to be diagnosed with kidney failure and then immediately begin dialysis. Even though their kidney disease progressed over time to kidney failure, it's as if it happened all of a sudden. Other factors that can lead to kidney failure include, drug abuse, HIV and sickle cell disease. 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.