Are You Aware? Quick Facts About Kidney Disease

Advanced Stage CKD Is Increasing in Adults With Diagnosed Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the primary cause of kidney failure. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that the percentage of adults with diagnosed diabetes estimated to have advanced stage CKD (stage 3 or 4)^*increased from 19.5% in 1999–2004 to 24.5% in 2011–2014. Among adults with undiagnosed diabetes and adults with prediabetes, more than 10% were estimated to have CKD and the percentages showed little change across all time periods. Continued and sustained efforts are important to raise awareness of diabetes as a risk factor for CKD and to improve care to prevent CKD and its complications.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic Kidney Disease Surveillance System—United States. Website: https://nccd.cdc.gov/ckd

^*Adults aged 20 years or older with an estimated glomerular filtration rate—a measure of kidney function—between 15–59 mL/min per 1.73 m².