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World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day - Follow the 8 Golden Rules

Celebrate World Kidney Day on 12 March 2020 and take care of your health by following the . Support #WorldKidneyDay with us, tell us how you’re following #MyGr8Rule.

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To Take Care Of Our Kidneys, Follow the 8 Golden Rules:

1. Keep fit, be active
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Check and control your blood sugar
4. Check and control your blood pressure
5. Take the appropriate fluid intake
6. Don’t smoke
7. Don’t take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory/pain-killer pills regularly
8. Get your kidney function checked if you have any ‘high risk’ factors

  • you have diabetes

  • you have hypertension

  • you are obese

  • you have a family history of kidney disease

Your Amazing Kidneys: How Much Do You Know ÌÇÐÄÓ°Òµ Kidney Health?

The kidneys are complicated and amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us healthy.

Celebrate World Kidney Day by Showing Your Kidneys Love

Did you know that proper nutrition and exercise are key to preventing kidney disease? #WorldKidneyDay 

 
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World Kidney Day is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. This is celebrated every year to remind us of the important function of our kidneys and creating awareness of kidney disease.

Kidneys play a vital role in your body’s day to day function by doing the following:

  • Making urine.

  • Removing waste and extra fluid from your blood.

  • Controlling your body’s chemical balance.

  • Controlling your blood pressure.

  • Keeping your bones healthy.

  • Helping your body produce red blood cells.