Kidneys. They’re sort of an “out of sight, out of mind” organ, much like the spleen (and plenty of other gooey things inside us that we’d rather not know about). But March is National Kidney Month, so it’s a good time to learn more about these organs and how to protect them from diabetic damage. Thus, we’re focusing this edition in our new monthly series on complications on these two friends who’ve got our back…
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March is National Kidney Month (yes, they have a month for that organ! and even a World Kidney Day on March 11). I realize the month is nearly over this year, but it’s never too late to show your kidneys some love — especially if you have diabetes, which possibly puts them at risk.
I must admit, one of my biggest fears with diabetes is dialysis. While I’m huffing and puffing at the gym several times…
Here it is: the final segment in the new “Learning with Liberty” video series I’ve hosted. Not surprisingly, this one is based on the book I co-authored with Dr. Richard Jackson of Joslin Diabetes Center, all about how to get a handle on your overall health with diabetes by monitoring and understanding five key medical tests (I would list them, but I want you to watch the video – grin).
Speaking of grin, at some…