This is the perfect opportunity to educate patients on the importance of preventing and screening for kidney disease. It is especially important for those patients at high risk for developing kidney disease due to chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. What steps can you take?
- Educate patients on the importance of diet, exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and a sleep routine.
- Create a treatment plan for at-risk patients that fits their lifestyle and dietary needs.
- Order a kidney health evaluation annually for all patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This evaluation should include the following:
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
- Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR).
Here are some resources you can share with your patients:
National Kidney Month | National Kidney Foundation
Kidney Professionals | National Kidney Foundation
Kidney Disease | NIDDK (nih.gov)
Quality Improvement | EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth Clinical Practice Guidelines
JP 61384 02/2023
