Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) – जानें, रोकें और बचाएं! | Know, Prevent & Protect!

(By Dr. S.S. Behera, Critical Care & Diabetes Expert – Dr. Behera’s Clinic, Varanasi)

Dr. S.S. Behera कहते हैं:

डायबिटीज से पीड़ित मरीजों को अपनी किडनी की सेहत को नजरअंदाज नहीं करना चाहिए। समय रहते जागरूकता और सही देखभाल से डायबिटिक किडनी डिजीज को रोका जा सकता है।

Illustration showing diabetic kidney disease awareness with a human kidney graphic, sugar monitoring, and kidney health protection tips in Hindi and English – Dr. S.S. Behera, Varanasi.

DKD क्या है? | What is Diabetic Kidney Disease?

  • जब high blood sugar समय के साथ किडनी की blood vessels को नुकसान पहुंचाता है, तो इसे Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) कहा जाता है।

    🔍 यह एक silent threat है — शुरुआत में कोई लक्षण नहीं दिखते, लेकिन untreated छोड़ने पर यह किडनी फेलियर का कारण बन सकता है।

    📊 हर 3 में से 1 डायबिटिक मरीज DKD का शिकार हो सकता है।

लक्षण पहचानें | Symptoms to Watch For:

    • 🦶 पैरों, टखनों में सूजन (Swelling in legs or feet)

    • 💧 झागदार पेशाब / पेशाब में प्रोटीन (Foamy urine / protein leakage)

    • 😴 थकान और कमजोरी (Chronic fatigue or weakness)

    • 🔴 उच्च रक्तचाप (High blood pressure)

    • 🌙 रात में बार-बार पेशाब (Frequent urination at night)

Dr. Behera’s Kidney Protection Tips:

1️⃣ Control Blood Sugar | रक्त शर्करा नियंत्रण

  • Keep your A1C stable with healthy diet, physical activity, and medication.
    ➡️ A1C goal: As advised by your doctor

➡️ A1C goal: As advised by your doctor

2️⃣ Manage Blood Pressure | रक्तचाप नियंत्रण

  • Target: <130/80 mmHg
    Cut down on salt, stay physically active, and stick to your prescribed medicines.

3️⃣ Follow a Kidney-Friendly Diet

  • Choose: ✅ Low sodium foods
    ✅ Lean proteins
    ❌ Avoid processed junk
    👨‍⚕️ Consult a dietitian at Dr. Behera’s Clinic for a personalized kidney-friendly meal plan.

4️⃣ Quit Smoking | धूम्रपान छोड़ें

  • Smoking harms kidney blood vessels. Support and medication available at the clinic.

5️⃣ Get Tested Regularly

  • 📅 Yearly urine test (albumin) + blood test (eGFR) to monitor kidney health.

6️⃣ Stay Properly Hydrated

  • Drink enough water but don’t overdo it—ask your nephrologist for the right amount.

💊 Treatment Options Available at Dr. Behera’s Clinic:

• ACE inhibitors / SGLT2 inhibitors to slow DKD progression
• Early detection can help avoid:
– Dialysis
– Kidney transplant

🌟 Extra Kidney Care Tips by Dr. S.S. Behera:

🔹 Monitor blood sugar daily using a glucometer
🔹 Walk 30 minutes daily for better blood flow
🔹 Avoid NSAID painkillers without prescription
🔹 Reduce red meat and salty snacks
🔹 Sleep well to support hormonal kidney function

📅 Take Charge of Your Kidney Health Today!

✅ Book your kidney function test at Dr. Behera’s Clinic, Varanasi
✅ Consult for a tailored diabetes diet plan
✅ Share this post to raise awareness

👉 आपकी किडनी दिन-रात आपके लिए काम करती है — उन्हें देखभाल दीजिए जिसकी वे हकदार हैं!

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🩺 About Dr. S. S. Behera | Dr. Shailaja Shankar Behera

MD, PDCC, PDF, DM (Critical Care Medicine – AIIMS Delhi)
🩺 Consultant & Director- Star Multispeciality Hospital, Agrim Hospital (BHU), Varanasi, & ICU Incharge – Samvedna Hospital

Dr. Behera specializes in critical care and diabetic complications. Her approach focuses on early detection, patient education, and preventive medicine.

किसी भी सवाल या जांच के लिए संपर्क करें:

Dr. S. S. Behera

Critical Care Medicine Specialist 

MBBS, MD (BHU), DM (Critical Care) AIIMS Delhi

Director-

Dr. Behera’s Clinic, Varanasi
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