Risk Factors for CKD
Diabetes affects over 23 million people in the United States. 30-40% of people with diabetes will develop chronic kidney disease. In fact, diabetes is the number one cause of kidney disease in the world. However, even people who have diabetes but aren't diagnosed with kidney disease may still have diabetic changes occurring in their kidneys.
Diabetes and Heart Disease Increase Risk
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are two of the foremost factors thought to increase the risk of developing kidney disease. In a recent study, every 1% increase in HgbA1c increased the risk of kidney disease by 31%, even in patients without retinopathy or proteinuria1. Similarly, cardiovascular disease has been shown to be an independent risk factor for the development of kidney disease2. These conditions are also associated with some of the same nutritional challenges as people with kidney disease, including vitamin D deficiency. In fact, the recent National Health and Nutritional Evaluation Survey found that 80% of people with Stage 3 kidney disease(GFR 30-60 cc/min) were unaware of their diagnosis. ProRenal QD® with Omega 3 and ProRenal Vital® provide specifically tailored nutritional support for people with diabetes or cardiovascular disease -- even in the absence of known kidney disease.
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