How is chronic kidney disease prevented?

You will be able to protect your kidneys from damage, or slow the progression of the disease, by controlling your underlying conditions.
Kidney disease has usually progressed fairly significantly by the time symptoms appear. If you are at high risk of developing chronic kidney disease, see your health care provider as recommended for screening tests.  If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, follow the treatment recommendations of your health care provider. See your health care provider regularly for monitoring. Aggressive treatment of these diseases is essential.   
Avoid exposure to alcohol, drugs, chemicals, and other toxic substances as much as possible.