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March is National Kidney Month, making it a great time to take charge of your health to lower your chances of developing kidney disease. Your kidneys filter your blood to remove waste and extra water to create urine. They also make vital hormones that produce red blood cells, promote bone health and regulate your blood pressure. As such, the kidneys play a vital role in your body.

Today, 37 million Americans are affected by kidney disease—and most won’t have symptoms unless their kidneys fail. There are numerous physical signs of kidney disease, but most people attribute them to other conditions. If you have one of these risk factors, you may be at risk for kidney disease:
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Being overweight
• Family history of kidney disease
It’s even more critical to understand your kidney health amid the pandemic. Kidney disease increases your risk of developing life-threatening complications from COVID-19.

By answering a few questions, we can provide you with individualized information about kidneys and your health. Share with your loved ones!

Kidney Health Assessment Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we’ll provide you with personalized information about kidneys and your health.

Nearly 33% of patients on hemodialysis have higher blood pressure at home vs at centers — KidneyBuzz In this study, nearly one-third of patients receiving in-center hemodialysis had higher blood pressure at home than their recorded in-center, pre-dialysis BP and higher left ventricle mass index, suggesting a lack of treatment.