* regular physical activity
* maintaining an appropriate body weight
* reducing excessive sodium intake
* not smoking
* managing stress
* taking prescribed medications consistently.
## Manage Blood Sugar
If you have diabetes or prediabetes, follow your healthcare team’s recommendations for glucose control.
Good diabetes management can significantly reduce the risk of kidney complications.
## Use Pain Medicines Carefully
Avoid making frequent NSAID use a routine without discussing it with a healthcare professional, particularly if you have:
* CKD
* diabetes
* hypertension
* dehydration
* heart disease
* or medications that affect kidney blood flow.
## Stay Reasonably Hydrated
