Top 10 things you can do to
prepare for National Kidney Month

bullet If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or a family history of kidney failure, you may be at risk for kidney disease. Schedule an appointment with your health care provider to get your blood and urine checked.
bullet If you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, pledge to explore healthy diet and lifestyle changes to keep your kidneys healthier longer starting this March.
bullet Remember to ask loved ones with any of the key risk factors for kidney disease to get their blood and urine checked for kidney disease.
bullet If you are planning a family reunion, get a free copy of NKDEP's Family Reunion Guide to help family members make the kidney connection.
bullet March 25 is Kidney Sunday. Arrange your own Kidney Sundays event with help from NKDEP's free Kidney Sundays toolkit to educate your faith-based community about kidney health.
bullet Become an organ donor.
bullet Educators: Remember to order free materials for Spanish-speaking clients or patients at risk for and recently diagnosed with kidney disease.
bullet Have patients with diabetes or hypertension? Earn a Certificate of Training in CKD Nutrition Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
bullet Show members that your organization cares about kidney health by placing these tailored badges on its website in March.
bullet Tell others about NKDEP and its free resources by tailoring these articles for your next newsletter.
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