The experts were of the unanimous view that the rise in CKD cases among individuals with diabetes in India needs to be highlighted.
The kidney performs multiple roles including maintaining of blood pressure. (gstudioimagen1/Freepik)
The rising instances of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are a result of negligence towards regular health check-ups, experts said on Wednesday. They unanimously opined that people should take CKD as seriously as heart disease. They said the silent disease could damage 60-70 percent of kidneys before the symptoms appear. They recommended regular check-ups for blood pressure, sugar levels, and urine tests.