Kidney Disease Risk Assessment Quiz

If you have diabetes, you are at high risk of getting kidney disease. High blood sugars will damage your kidneys. You should have your A1C checked regularly, and keep it < /=7.0.

If you have high blood pressure, you are at greater risk of getting kidney disease. Over time, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys. Ask your doctor what your goal blood pressure should be.

If you have heart disease, you are at higher risk for chronic kidney disease.

If you have had kidney problems in the past, you may be at higher risk of getting chronic kidney disease.

Your risk of chronic kidney disease increases as you get older.

If your BMI category is overweight or obese, you have a higher risk of getting high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Regular use of anti-inflammatory medications can damage your kidneys, cause chronic kidney disease or make it worse. Ask your doctor to check your kidney function.

Chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common in these ethnic groups. Ask your doctor how you can lower your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, to lower your risk of kidney disease.

If someone in your family has had chronic kidney disease, diabetes or high blood pressure, you are at higher risk for getting chronic kidney disease.

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, talk to your doctor about how you can protect your kidneys. Learn more about kidney disease and how to protect your kidneys.