The incidence of chronic kidney disease is increasing internationally with risk factors for the condition being the same as those for type 2 diabetes. It is important therefore for nurses to use primary, secondary and tertiary prevention to minimise the incidence of chronic kidney disease when caring for individuals with type 2 diabetes. This article is the first of a two-part series on the interrelationship between these long-term conditions. This article, part 1, addresses the significance of primary prevention in promoting kidney health in adults living with type 2 diabetes, while part 2 will discuss the use of secondary and tertiary prevention relevant to these long-term conditions.
Keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Chronic kidney disease; Education; Health promotion; Primary prevention; Type 2 diabetes.