Can Your Diet and Lifestyle Lower Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk?

Diabetic kidney disease is a major health concern, and scientists are exploring the role of oxidative stress in its development. Oxidative stress happens when there's an imbalance between harmful molecules called free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses. One way to measure this imbalance is through the Oxidative Balance Score (OBS), which considers diet and lifestyle factors. This study wanted to see if a better OBS could reduce the risk of diabetic kidney disease among adults in the United States. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2005 and 2020. The results showed that a higher OBS was linked to a lower risk of developing diabetic kidney disease. This finding highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle to protect kidney health in people with diabetes.