Research
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Lifestyle interventions (caloric restriction and physical activity) reduce the risk of incident chronic kidney disease in obese diabetic patients by approximately 30% compared to standard care.
If you are overweight and have diabetes, combining a healthier diet with regular physical activity can cut your risk of developing kidney disease by 30%. This is a highly effective, drug-free way to protect your kidneys.
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In overweight or obese diabetic patients, a lifestyle intervention, including caloric restriction and increased physical activity, compared with a standard follow-up based on education and support to sustain diabetes treatment reduced the risk for incident CKD by 30%.
Why this rating
Based on a specific study cited (likely Look AHEAD or similar) showing a 30% risk reduction.
Source
Obesity and kidney disease: hidden consequences of the epidemic
Csaba P. Kövesdy et al. · Internal Medicine Journal · 2017
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