Let's More About Kidney Disease In the US

Did you know that 90% of people with Chronic Kidney Disease aren't even aware they have it?

Kidney Disease in the US is more widespread than many of us might think, with many not even being aware that they are suffering from the condition. But we here at Specialty Care management know how important kidney health is and we wanted to share a few websites containing many facts that are important to understanding kidney disease and some the major factors contributing to it.

To start click here to learn more about Kidney Disease in the US and some interesting statistics about the disease!

Now research has show us that being overweight/ obese are large contributing factors to developing chronic kidney disease. When you are overweight or obese you are more likely to develop high blood pressure and diabetes. Both of these conditions can put a strain on your kidneys making you more susceptible to kidney issues if left untreated and obesity is more common than you may realize. Click here to check out the statistics around overweight/ obesity. 

Diabetes is the other condition that research is found to have a significant impact on your kidneys. The high blood sugar levels caused by diabetes can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys among other things causing kidney damage. It has also been found that those with diabetes are more likely to develop high blood pressure which is another condition that can affect the kidneys if not properly managed. If you click on this link you can learn some  statistics surrounding diabetes 

But at the end of the day we believe it's important to know these facts, be aware of what factors can affect your kidney health, and just how common they really are in the US because when you are armed with knowledge you can make important and informed decisions about your health care. And as a business you can put preventative steps in place to try to help more members avoid these costly and potentially life altering diseases.

To learn more about kidney health and to speak with someone on our knowledgable team about avoiding these high cost claims for your plan reach out to us today!