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Do you have diabetes?

Yes
No

About Diabetes

Diabetes affects the body's ability to process blood sugar (glucose). This is because a hormone called insulin is either absent from the body, or not working as it should. Diabetes can affect your eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet, and your heart.

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Do you have high blood pressure?

Yes, I have high blood pressure, but I'm not being treated
Yes, I am being treated for high blood pressure
No

About high blood pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) refers to having a blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above over a period of time.

High blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood around your body. Over time, this can weaken it.

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Have you had any of the following circulation problems?(You can pick more than one)

Angina
Heart Attack
Stroke or mini stroke
Poor circulation in your legs
Amputation due to poor circulation
Aortic aneurysm
Heart failure
None of these

Information on circulation disease

Symptoms of circulation disease include:

pain and/or cramping in your legs when you're walking
weakness or numbness in your legs
sores on your feet or legs
changes in the skin colour of your legs
hair loss on your feet or legs
thicker toenails

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Are you of Indigenous, Asian (East or South), African, Pacific Islands or Caribbean descent?

Yes
No

About descent and the risk of kidney disease

People of Indigenous, Asian, African, Pacific Island or Caribbean descent are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Diabetes (the leading cause of CKD) and high blood pressure (the second leading cause) are more common than in other ethnic groups. Many experts believe these groups may have an inherited tendency to develop these diseases. When combined with other factors, such as being overweight, this tendency may lead to disease. Staying at a normal weight and getting enough exercise is very important for these groups to help prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Have you had any of the following?(You can pick more than one)

Multiple kidney stones
Multiple urinary infections, for example three or more in a six-month period
Kidney surgery
Enlarged prostate gland
Cancer of the prostate gland
Bladder cancer
None of these

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Have you been diagnosed with any of the following?(You can pick more than one)

Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE)
Multiple myeloma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Liver disease
Sickle cell disease
HIV infection
None of these

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Do you have a family history of kidney disease?(You can pick more than one)

Parent or child who has a kidney disease that may be inherited
Parent or child who needs kidney dialysis
Parent or child who had a kidney transplant
No

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Have you ever had a urine test that was positive for blood or protein?

Yes
No

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Are you taking any of the following medications?(You can pick more than one)

Cyclosporine
Tacrolimus
Lithium
Mesalazine
Any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs? (e.g. Celecoxib, Diclofenac, Diflunisal, Etodolac, Floctafenine, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Ketorolac, Ketoprofen, Mefenamic acid, Meloxicam, Nabumetone, Naproxen, Piroxicam, Sulindac, Tenoxicam, Tiaprofenic acid)
None of these

Results

Based on your responses today, you are at low risk of kidney disease. No tests are needed.

Here are some tips on keeping your kidneys healthy:

Avoid a high salt diet and don't add salt to your food at the table
Drink lots of liquids every day (about 2 litres)
Stick to a healthy diet
Maintain a healthy weight
Keep active and exercise regularly
Don't smoke
Avoid regular or long-term use of pain medication (unless prescribed by your doctor)

If your symptoms change or you have any concerns about your health, please see your GP.

Learn more about kidney disease prevention:

Based on your responses today, the next time you see a GP or family doctor, you should ask about having a kidney function test.

Based on your responses today, you should see a GP or family doctor for a simple blood and urine test to measure your kidney function.

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