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Prevalence of Kidney Disease
Did you know that 1 in every 3 Americans is at risk for developing chronic kidney disease in their lifetime?
Kidney Disease Basics
Kidney disease, like other chronic health conditions can arise at various stages in life. Sometimes, autoimmune disorders or genetic defects can lead to kidney damage. More frequently however, lifestyle choices lead to kidney disease or suboptimal kidney function.
Obesity linked to chronic disease.
A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrine Metabolism discussed the link between type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Previously, people were aware of a strong link between type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, but new research points to strong association between type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease as well.
Managing Potassium Labs Through Your Diet
Potassium or K+ is an electrolyte that plays a very significant role within the body. Potassium aids in the function of nerves, muscles, and the heart. Therefore, it is very important to keep potassium labs within normal range (3.5 – 5.5 mg/dl).