Risk reduction

1. Regular doctor visits
Seeing your doctor regularly helps monitor kidney health and manage diabetes effectively. Regular checkups allow for any problems to be caught early and treated promptly.  
2. Treating diabetes 
Properly treating diabetes and keeping your blood sugar levels under control reduces damage to the kidneys. This is one of the most important ways to slow diabetic nephropathy. 
3. Managing high blood pressure
Keeping high blood pressure under control help to protect the small blood vessels in the kidneys. Healthy life choices and taking the medications provided to you can help prevent any further damage to the kidney.
4. Non smoking 
Avoiding smoking improves blood flow to kidneys and reduces the risk of kidney and heart problems. Non smoking can significantly slow the progression of kidney disease. 
5. Healthy weight  
Maintaining a healthy weight can help control blood sugar and blood pressure. It reduces the stress on the kidneys and supports the overall health of the kidneys.