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Type 2 diabetes and CKD| Episode 6: Comprehensive care for type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease

The systems and organs in our bodies are interconnected, which is why chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, CKD, cardiovascular disease and obesity may often coexist1-4. In the last episode of our animated series on type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, we dive into what your care plan might look like to tackle your CKD and improve your overall wellbeing.

How does CKD progress?

If you catch CKD early, you can slow down and even prevent its progression to more severe stages of the disease5.

As early signs of CKD can go unnoticed, if you have type 2 diabetes, it is important to be aware that other chronic diseases can increase your risk of developing CKD6,7.

How to take a comprehensive approach to managing CKD

Modern guidelines promote a comprehensive approach to care, rather than treating each disease separately8,9.

Improving your kidney health involves taking care of your entire body. A comprehensive care plan will focus on aspects of your health beyond type 2 diabetes, aiming to protect your kidneys, preserve the health of your heart and blood vessels, and manage a healthy weight9,10. This will help maintain your body's internal balance, allowing you to feel your best.

Reach out to a healthcare professional to learn more about what can be done if you have type 2 diabetes, to help reduce your risk of CKD, identify ways to slow disease progression and prevent additional health problems.

Learn more about type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Episode 1: The connection between chronic diseases
Type 2 diabetes

Episode 1: The connection between chronic diseases

Our bodies are incredibly complex, with multiple systems working together to keep us healthy. In episode 1 of our new series exploring how type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease are connected, we explore how different chronic diseases can affect each of these systems.

How your kidneys work

How your kidneys work

If you have type 2 diabetes, it’s important to take care of your kidneys. In episode 2 of our series all about the connection between type 2 diabetes and chronic kidneys disease, let’s learn about what your kidneys do, and why we need them to be functioning optimally.

Type 2 diabetes and the kidneys

Type 2 diabetes and the kidneys

Did you know that high blood sugar can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD)1? Watch the episode below all about type 2 diabetes and CKD, where we dive into what this means for people with type 2 diabetes, and why monitoring your kidney health is especially important.

Type 2 diabetes and Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Type 2 diabetes and Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Did you know that approximately 40% of people living with type 2 diabetes develop chronic kidney disease, or CKD1? Let’s learn more about exactly how CKD develops and how you can look after your kidneys in the episode below.

Symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in type 2 diabetes

Symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in type 2 diabetes

The symptoms of early chronic kidney disease, or CKD, are easy to miss1. In fact, only one in three people with type 2 diabetes are aware that they have kidney disease2. This means that diagnosing the disease can be challenging.

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