This year, World Kidney Day continues to raise awareness of the increasing burden of kidney diseases worldwide and calls for kidney health for everyone, everywhere. Specifically, the World Kidney Day initiative highlights the importance of preventive interventions that can avert the onset and progression of kidney disease1.
Kidney disease can be prevented and progression to end-stage kidney disease can be delayed with appropriate access to basic diagnostics and early treatment. With point-of-care testing, primary healthcare providers can do just that — in minutes.
EARLY CHECK-UPS CAN AVERT THE ONSET AND PROGRESSION OF KIDNEY DISEASE1
Kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. When your kidneys are damaged by diabetes and/or high blood pressure, they’re less able to work effectively.
Kidney disease can be prevented and progression to end-stage kidney disease can be delayed with appropriate access to basic diagnostics and early treatment1.
That’s why the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends annual screening — especially with at-risk patients. Global studies point to obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and smoking as the biggest risk factors.2
Identifying renal disease early — and monitoring it consistently — can make all the difference.
RAPID DIAGNOSTICS CAN HELP WITH KIDNEY DISEASE PREVENTION
Rapid point-of-care testing such as Abbott’s Afinion™ ACR assay enable healthcare providers to detect and treat kidney disease in minutes. Measuring ACR increases the accuracy compared to urine albumin only. ACR is the recommended method by ADA and NKF to determine albuminuria.
By combining immediate treatment with the necessary lifestyle changes — such as maintaining blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels — many people with diabetes are able to delay the onset of complications — or prevent them altogether.3
Accurate, fast and simple to use, they help patients better manage their diabetes and prevent costly medical events in the future.
