🧘♂️ Control BP & Sugar — Save Your Kidneys
Introduction Our kidneys are silent heroes: filtering waste, balancing fluids, regulating blood pressure and more. Yet many of us only think about kidney health when it’s too late. The twin threats of high blood pressure (BP) and elevated blood sugar (diabetes) are among the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). If not managed carefully, they can permanently damage kidney function. But the good news? With the right lifestyle and medical care, you can protect your kidneys — and live well. In this guide, we’ll explore how controlling BP and sugar helps preserve kidney health, practical tips you can act on today, and reliable global guidelines you can cite for authority. Why BP and Sugar matter to kidneys The BP–Kidney link Constant high pressure in your blood vessels (hypertension) stresses the delicate filtration units (nephrons) in the kidneys. Over time, this wear and tear causes scarring and reduced function. According to WHO, hypertension is a major contributor to kid...