To know if you are risk for CKD, you should ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do I have diabetes?
2. Do I have high blood pressure (hypertension)?
3. Do I have family members (i.e., mother, father, sister, brother) with kidney disease?

If you have a positive response to any of the three questions, you are at risk for CKD.

Know the Risk Factors for CKD

• African Americans
• People 50 years and older
• Diabetics
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease in the family
• Blockages (urinary track system; blood clots or plaques of cholesterol that block the kidney vessels; repeated kidney stones).
• Drug Use (heroin or cocaine)
• Inflammation
• Existence of certain disease (lupus, AIDS, cancer, sickle cell and or congestive heart failure)
• Premature baby

Know What You Should Do If You Are At Risk

If you are at risk for CKD:

• See your doctor
• Ask your doctor to test you for CKD

Test to determine if you are risk for CKD include:

• Serum Creatinine
• Urine Protein
• Blood Pressure