Diabetes and Kidney Disease - American Kidney Fund

Pair Up: Living Healthy: Make Your Health Goals “SMART”

kidneyfund.org — “A healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to protect yourself and the people you love against kidney disease. It’s the first line of defense against diabetes and high blood pressure, the two leading causes of kidney disease.” View full resource at kidneyfund.org

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March 8th is World Kidney Day

kidney.org — “March 8th is World Kidney Day” View full resource at kidney.org

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Kidney Foundation Health Organization and Nephrology

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Diabetes, Type 2 OW Health

Nephropathy - Kidney Disease and Diabetes - Complications of Diabetes

diabetes.about.com — “Nephropathy is a long term complication of diabetes that results when small capillaries in the kidneys become damaged from years of high blood glucose levels and/or high blood pressure. The kidneys lose the ability to filter blood effectively and toxins and excess protiens can build up in the blood. It needs medical attention. If left unchecked, it is a progressive condition that can result in kidney failure and subsequent dialysis.” View full resource at diabetes.about.com

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BBC News - Diabetes complications 'at record high'

bbc.co.uk — “Rates of stroke and kidney failure in people with diabetes have reached record levels in England, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK.” View full resource at bbc.co.uk

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Kidney Research Health Organization and Nephrology

Shocking news that rates of stroke and kidney failure in people with diabetes have surged: http://t.co/KPCJ6rJd Analysis by @DiabetesUK

High Blood Glucose Increases CKD Chances in Elderly

renalbusiness.com — “CHEVY CHASE, Md.—According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), elderly people with the metabolic syndrome defined as having multiple risk factors associated with developing diabetes and heart disease, had an increased risk of chronic kidney disease.” View full resource at renalbusiness.com

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Make the Kidney Connection: What you Need to Know about Protecting your Kidneys | EmPower Your Health

empoweryourhealth.org — “Make the Kidney Connection: What you Need to Know about Protecting your Kidneys | EmPower Your Health” View full resource at empoweryourhealth.org

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DaVita Raises Awareness During National Kidney Month | EON: Enhanced Online News

eon.businesswire.com — “DaVita reminds the public of kidney disease risk factors which include diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, age over 60, people of color an” View full resource at eon.businesswire.com

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Matteson man, a pro stunt man, needs kidney, liver transplants - Southtown Star

southtownstar.suntimes.com — “When Len Richard went to undergo shoulder surgery two years ago, doctors discovered he was diabetic and was suffering from a life-threatening liver disease. As his health worsened, his physicians determined that he needed both kidney and liver transplants. He was added to the transplant” View full resource at southtownstar.suntimes.com

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Int. Diabetes Fed. Health Organization

Position Statement - Diabetes and tobacco use | International Diabetes Federation

idf.org — “Diabetes and tobacco use: a harmful combination July 2003 Tobacco is harmful to health and is of particular danger to people with diabetes. All late complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular disease, foot problems, kidney and eye disease are worsened by smoking.” View full resource at idf.org

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Healthline Diabetes Health Site

Type 2 Diabetes - Assess Your Symptoms

healthline.com — “One of the most serious issues with type 2 diabetes is that, if unchecked, the condition can lead to severe complications such as nerve damage, heart disease, and kidney failure. Learn how to avoid these and other dangerous diabetes complications.” View full resource at healthline.com

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Kidney Cancer Association Calls For Department of Defense Cancer Research Funding - congress,Department of Defense,cancer

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Study connects metabolic syndrome to kidney disease - Related Stories - 4A's SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Data on 1,456 Asians age 65 and older revealed those who had metabolic syndrome -- defined as having numerous risk factors for heart disease and diabetes -- faced an elevated risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The findings appear in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. ” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Lisa Ann Stern Nurse

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MNT Diabetes News Health News

Key Molecule Targeted To Reverse Kidney Damage In Mice

medicalnewstoday.com — “In findings that may lead to clinical trials of a promising new drug for kidney disease, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and their colleagues have identified a key mole” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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