ADA Community Support Network » All Posts https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/forum/category-sections-and-group-discussion-pages/risk-reduction/feed/ Sat, 30 May 2026 03:02:20 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.14 en-US https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/getting-tested-for-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/#post-1700 <![CDATA[Getting tested for chronic kidney disease (CKD)]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/getting-tested-for-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/#post-1700 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:04:33 +0000 Dan Hager Early detection matters. One in three American adults with diabetes has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and getting tested for CKD can help you stay healthy. Your kidney health is checked with two simple tests that you can get during your regular health care visits:

  1. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). This urine test checks for albumin, a type of protein that can leak into your urine when kidneys are damaged. Even small amounts of albumin may be an early sign of kidney disease.
  2. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This blood test measures creatinine in your blood to see how well your kidneys filter waste. This helps you know how well your kidneys are working, and if you have CKD, the stage you have.

Learn more about how to get tested and CKD at diabetes.org/Kidney. ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/healthy-pregnancy/#post-1633 <![CDATA[Healthy pregnancy]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/healthy-pregnancy/#post-1633 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:10:45 +0000 Dan Hager Thinking about pregnancy in 2026? Our Planning for Pregnancy Living with Diabetes guide helps people living with diabetes plan safely and confidently. Access it now at bit.ly/4292zq0. ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/vaccinations/#post-1573 <![CDATA[Vaccinations]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/vaccinations/#post-1573 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:10:58 +0000 Dan Hager Vaccination is a crucial aspect of diabetes management, especially during the seasonal respiratory illness season. Learn more at bit.ly/4aOOmzg. ]]>