Stress laid on support systems to ‘live well’ with renal problems

Around a year ago, Kerala imposed restrictions on social life to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, which were followed by the Centre’s national lockdown that went on for two months. Many kidney patients missed their regular check-ups then, developed hypertension and high diabetes, and are experiencing its fallout now. With the World Kidney Day being observed on March 11, doctors are working on the theme ‘Kidney health for everyone everywhere, living well with kidney disease’ to ensure back-up for patients and their care-givers during pandemics and similar challenging periods.