Introduction

In Kerala, almost every household has someone managing diabetes. It has become so common that many treat it casually.

But here’s what most people don’t know:

Diabetes is the No.1 cause of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

And the damage it causes?

Silent. Slow. And often irreversible.

Through KEE, we’re spreading awareness about this dangerous connection — and helping people detect it early, before their kidneys shut down.

🔗 How Diabetes Damages Your Kidneys

Your kidneys act like filters — removing waste from the blood.

When you have uncontrolled diabetes:

• High blood sugar damages tiny blood vessels in the kidneys

• Over time, these vessels harden or leak

• Kidneys stop filtering properly

• Protein leaks into urine — a major early warning sign

This damage happens quietly — often with no symptoms for years.

📸 Image Placeholder: Graphic showing how diabetes affects kidney function

⚠️ Early Signs People Ignore

• Frequent urination at night

• Swelling in feet or ankles

• Frothy or bubbly urine

• High blood pressure

• Tiredness and nausea

Most people in our KEE camps think these are “normal after 40” — until we show them their creatinine and protein levels.

“I was only checking my sugar. I didn’t know my kidneys were failing.” — Rajitha, Kozhikode

🧪 KEE Helps Catch It Before It’s Too Late

Every KEE camp includes:

• 💉 Blood sugar check

• 🧪 Urine albumin/protein detection

• 🔬 Creatinine testing

• 💬 Immediate advice & lifestyle guidance

Our mobile team alerts patients instantly if we detect red flags — and connects them to primary care or nephrologists.

📸 Image Placeholder: Diabetes patient being tested at KEE camp

🎯 Prevention Is Still Possible

Here’s how to protect your kidneys if you have diabetes:

• ✅ Check kidney function once a year (blood & urine tests)

• 🧂 Reduce salt & processed food

• 🏃‍♂️ Stay physically active

• 💧 Stay hydrated — but avoid overloading kidneys

• 💊 Take blood pressure and diabetes meds as prescribed

KEE promotes these habits — not just tests — in every outreach session.

🙌 Support Kidney-Saving Outreach

🧪 Sponsor 10 Diabetic Screenings – ₹1,200

📢 Help Print Leaflets in Malayalam – ₹2,000 per 500 copies

🚑 Fuel KEE’s Mobile Van for 1 Week – ₹3,500

🎤 Support Rural Awareness Talks – ₹5,000 per session

🔗 Join the Fight Against Kidney Failure →

Closing Note

We cannot end diabetes.

But we can stop it from silently stealing kidneys — if we act early, together.

Through KEE, we’re turning awareness into action.

Let’s protect our families with knowledge, not regret.