No Current Risk

Your test shows you are at NO CURRENT RISK of kidney failure in five years. This means your kidneys are working the way they should be.

 

Goal

The goal is is to keep your kidneys healthy. Watch the below video for more information on what to do now that you know you are No Current Risk. Click here for this video with OJIBWAY narration or CREE narration (coming soon).

What can you do now?

Get checked every year.

It is really important for a doctor or nurse to see how your kidneys are doing EVERY YEAR. This way we can know if they are staying the same or if there are any problems starting.

You know your body best.

If you think something is changing or wrong – make sure to see a health-care provider.

Keep your kidneys healthy.

What are all the ways you already keep your kidneys healthy? Is there another goal you want to work on to help your kidney health?

  • Limit/Stop Smoking – (Ask your doctor about medications to help you quit!)

  • Eat Lots of Healthy Foods

  • Limit/Stop Drinking Alcohol

  • Manage my Diabetes/Blood Sugar – (Talk to your nurse or doctor if you need help.)

  • Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure

  • Go for Yearly Check Ups & Ask About Blood Pressure and Kidney Function

  • Take Medications Only as Prescribed – (Ask your pharmacist if medications you take affect your kidney health.)

  • Use the Safe/Recommended Amount of Medication (like Ibuprofen/Advil, Naproxen, etc.) & Ask Your Doctor About It

  • Find Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress or Depression (Talk to a health-care provider or family/friends if you are depressed.)

  • Get Enough Sleep

  • Be Physically Active

Stay Active

Being active is a great way to help manage your body weight and can also be good for your mental and emotional health. What are some of the ways you already stay active? Are there more activities you want to do?

  • Take Walks

  • Swim

  • Go Hunting or Fishing

  • Lift Weights

  • Play with Kids/Grandkids/Friends

  • Dance

  • Play Sports

  • All types of activity help!

Healthy Eating

Try to balance your meals by following the Plate Method: Your plate should be: ½ vegetables, ¼ breads/grains, ¼ meat.

  • Use Little or No Salt When Cooking

  • Eat Vegetables Every Meal

  • Drink Water Instead of Other Drinks

  • Cook at Home

  • Eat Together (Family Meals)

  • Eat Traditional Foods

  • Read Food Labels to Look for Lower Fat, Sugar and Salt Foods

  • What other ways can you eat healthier?

Snack Ideas:

Keep some healthy snacks around the house!

  • Try fresh, frozen or canned fruit (packed in water) with no added sugar
  • Cucumber slice or celery sticks
  • Yogurt or cottage cheese
  • Pop some plain popcorn
  • Slice of toast with peanut butter

Download a Kidney Health Plan Booklet