Thank you to all speakers of the Int. Diabetes Fed.
webinar 'Diabetes and Kidney Disease: the Latest data from the IDF Diabetes Atlas and the iCaReMe registry.'

Shedding light on the link between #diabetes and #KidneyDisease 💡

#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthforAll

New #Blog !

🌟 Meet Stephen Adam, 45, from Scotland, on his journey battling #PolycysticKidneyDisease from diagnosis to #transplant . Follow his story of resilience, setbacks, and the gift of life.

Read the full story 👉🏽 worldkidneyday.org/breaking-denia…

❓How much do you know about #kidneyhealth ? Take our quick and fun quiz and test your kidney health knowledge!

➡️ worldkidneyday.org/kidney-quiz/

#WorldKidneyDay #Quiz #TestYourKnowledge #Prevention

Did you know that about half of people who have #diabetes develop #KidneyDisease ?

Early detection is key! Check your blood sugar levels as part of your regular health check-up.

Learn more about #CKD prevention 👉🏽 worldkidneyday.org/about-kidney-h…

#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthforAll

Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) typically presents as a benign condition with often asymptomatic characteristics.

However, it carries the potential to precipitate complications such as urinary tract infections and kidney stones.

#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyEducation

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: X (Twitter) Space: The ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas #ISNGKHA
🗣️ aminu bello and David W Johnson
👥 manjusha yadla and Fernanda Arce-Amaré
🗓️ May 8 🕓 4 pm MDT (Alberta 🇨🇦)
🗓️ May 9 🕗 8 am AEST (Brisbane 🇦🇺)
🔗 Join on X ➡️ x.com/i/spaces/1owgw…

To better define the current state of kidney care for AKI and CKD, and provide policy recommendations for improvements, the ISN launched the #ISNGKHA . Download it for free ➡️ bit.ly/3OMvj0p

Read the article published at The Lancet Global Health focusing on the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas: 'An update on the global disparities in kidney disease burden and care across world countries and regions' by aminu bello, et al. thelancet.com/journals/langl… #ISNGKHA

If you have a new organ transplant, your #diet may differ from the one you followed before your #transplant .
You can get help in planning your diet after transplant from your doctor and dietitian.

#WorldKidneyDay

Let the global #kidney community know about how #WorldKidneyDay 2024 was marked in your country 🌎

1️⃣ Download the report template: worldkidneyday.org/wp-content/upl…

2️⃣ Send your report to [email protected] ✉️

#Anaemia is common in people with #CKD .

Kidney disease reduces production of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO), needed for making red blood cells.

People with anaemia and CKD may also have low levels of iron, vitamin B12, and folate.

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𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 for our next Space: The ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas #ISNGKHA
🗣️ aminu bello and David W Johnson
👥 manjusha yadla and Fernanda Arce-Amaré
🗓️ May 8 🕓 4 pm MDT (Alberta 🇨🇦)
🗓️ May 9 🕗 8 am AEST (Brisbane 🇦🇺)
🔗 Join on X 👇x.com/i/spaces/1owgw…

Let's empower children through essential #HealthEducation and foster #HealthyHabits from an early age!

Download our School Kits to initiate conversations about #KidneyHealth with the little ones:

➡️ worldkidneyday.org/knowledge-bank…

#WorldKidneyDay #RaiseAwareness

Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay .

Hand hygiene can be one of the single most effective interventions for your health.

Don’t forget to wash your hands before and after #dialysis treatment to avoid healthcare-associated infections.

#WorldKidneyDay

Some foods may boost the performance of the kidneys, while others may place stress on them and cause damage.

Apples are low in #potassium , #phosphorus , and #sodium , making them a great choice for a #kidneyfriendly #diet .

#WorldKidneyDay #HealthyDiet

This is the main reason why you should get your blood pressure checked as soon as possible. Have you checked it yet? African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN) World Kidney Day ISN Education Int Society of Nephrology NCD Alliance UTV Ghana

#kidneyhealthinternational
#HypertensionMonth
#CheckYourBloodPressure

Submit your #WorldKidneyDay 2024 report and upload your pictures to be featured on our website!

➡️ Submit your country report showcasing all activities organized: worldkidneyday.org/wp-content/upl…

➡️ Submit your photos via the World Kidney Day profile: worldkidneyday.org/gallery/2024-p…

People with #kidneyfailure who choose supportive treatment do so for various reasons such as unlikelihood to benefit from a good quality of life with treatment, or having additional serious illnesses, such as severe #heartdisease or #stroke .

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Richard Bright, an English Physician, is considered the 'father' of #nephrology .

He first described the relation between #proteinuria (protein in urine) and #kidneydisease .

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When kidney function falls below a certain point, it is called #KidneyFailure .

Kidney failure affects your whole body, and can make you feel very ill.

Learn more about CKD and kidney failure here 👉 worldkidneyday.org/about-kidney-h…

#WorldKidneyDay