Lifestyle and home remedies

Talk to your doctor about how to reduce your chances of developing kidney disease. Your doctor may suggest that you:

• Have regular checkups
• Follow your prescribed treatment for diabetes or high blood pressure
• Lose excess weight by following a healthy diet and regular exercise program
• Stop smoking, if you are a smoker
• Limit use of over-the-counter pain medications
• Make changes in your diet, such as eating less salt and less protein
• Limit your intake of alcohol