Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices toward Diabetic Kidney Disease among Type 2 Diabetes patients in Southern Kyrgyzstan

Kidney damage can develop silently in people living with type 2 diabetes, making awareness and prevention essential.

Developed by Health Policy Analysis, this policy brief explores what patients in southern Kyrgyzstan know, believe and do to protect their kidney health. It reveals important misconceptions and a significant gap between patients’ trust in healthcare professionals and the information they actually receive, highlighting the need for structured counselling, clearer prevention messages and stronger support for early detection and self-management.