Love Sweet Drinks? Your Kidneys Could Be Paying the Price

01 March 2026

Kidney disorders can develop without symptoms. Get a kidney function test at Prodia starting from IDR 1,199,000.

Frequent consumption of sweet drinks can increase the risk of kidney disorders because repeated spikes in blood sugar damage small blood vessels and kidney filters (glomeruli). Over time, this condition can develop into chronic kidney disease, which often shows no symptoms in its early stages. Early detection through kidney function tests helps prevent permanent damage.

How Do Sweet Drinks Affect Kidney Function?

Coffee with creamer, trendy sweet teas, boba drinks, and sodas can trigger repeated blood sugar spikes. If it occurs continuously, this condition puts pressure on the kidney filtering system.

When blood sugar levels remain high for long periods:

  • Kidneys are forced to work harder (hyperfiltration)
  • Kidney filters (glomeruli) gradually become damaged
  • Protein leakage occurs in urine (albuminuria)
  • The blood filtering function slowly declines

Blood sugar level strongly affects kidney health. Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide.

According to the World Health Organization, excessive sugar consumption contributes to the increased risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, which is a major factor in chronic kidney disorders.

This means that what seems like a trivial daily habit can have long-term consequences if not controlled.

Why Do Kidney Disorders Often Go Undetected?

One of the biggest challenges is that early-stage kidney problems often show no symptoms.

Many people feel healthy because:

  • No pain is felt
  • No significant changes occur
  • Daily activities remain normal

Yet, the decline in kidney function can occur slowly over years.

Symptoms usually only appear when damage becomes more advanced, such as:

  • Swelling in the legs or face
  • Fatigue
  • Decreased urine volume or changes in urine color
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure

This explains why regular kidney function screening is crucial, even when you feel fine.

Who Should Get Kidney Function Tests?

Kidney function tests are recommended for individuals with the following risk factors:

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Family history of kidney disease
  • Habitual consumption of sweet drinks
  • Urban lifestyle with high stress and busy schedules

If one or more of the factors above match your condition, make testing a priority.

Kidney Function Test Promo in March 2026

Early detection helps prevent permanent kidney damage and maintain long-term quality of life.

To support more comprehensive screening, the following packages are available:

No.

Kidney Test Package

Type of Inspection

1

ProHealthy Kidney 1 

IDR 1,199,000

Assess kidney function and vitamin D metabolism

  • Creatinine
  • Cystatin-C
  • eLFG Cys-C (CKD-EPI)
  • Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio
  • Total Vitamin D 25-OH
  • FREE Routine Urine

2

ProHealthy Kidney 2

IDR 1,399,000

Screening, diagnosis, monitoring kidney function, and blood sugar status. Recommended for individuals aged 30 and over, people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and individuals with a family history of diabetes or kidney disease.


 

  • Total Cholesterol
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Direct LDL Cholesterol
  • Triglyceride
  • Apo-B
  • Fasting Glucose
  • Urea N
  • Urea
  • Cystatin-C
  • eLFG Cys-C (CKD-EPI)
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • Direct LDL Cholesterol/Apo-B Ratio
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
  • Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio
  • FREE Routine Urine

3

ProHealthy Kidney 3

IDR 1,959,000

Screening, diagnosis, monitoring kidney disorders, complications, and overall health status. Recommended for individuals aged 30 and over, people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and individuals with a family history of diabetes or kidney disorders.


 

  • Total Cholesterol
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Direct LDL Cholesterol
  • Triglyceride
  • Apo-B
  • HbA1c
  • Urea N
  • Urea
  • Cystatin-C
  • Total Vitamin D 25-OH
  • eAG (Estimation Average Glucose)
  • eLFG Cys-C (CKD-EPI)
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • Direct LDL Cholesterol/Apo-B Ratio
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
  • Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio
  • FREE Routine Urine


Individual Tests Available

Tests

Benefits

Recommended For

Cystatin-C 

(IDR 399,000)

Detects early kidney function decline, not influenced by muscle massEarly screening, more accurate evaluation

24-Hour Urine Albumin 

(IDR 175,000)

Detects protein leakage in urineDiabetes/hypertension patients

ADMA & SDMA 

(IDR 160,000)

Additional markers for vascular and kidney riskCardiovascular risk evaluation

Why Is Cystatin-C Important?

Unlike creatinine, Cystatin-C is not affected by muscle mass, age, or diet pattern.

In certain conditions, this test helps detect kidney problems earlier. Combining Cystatin-C and creatinine provides a more accurate and comprehensive evaluation of kidney function.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does drinking sweet beverages cause kidney disease?

Excess sugar consumption increases the risk of diabetes, which is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease.

  • When should I check kidney function?

Kidney function check is crucial, especially if you have risk factors, such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, family history of kidney disease, or frequent sweet drink consumption.

  • Do kidney problems always show symptoms?

No. In the early stages, symptoms may be absent, so routine testing is strongly recommended.

  • Does blood sampling for kidney tests break fasting?

No. Blood sampling for lab tests does not break fasting, so it’s safe during Ramadan.


Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Kidney disease develops slowly and often without symptoms. 
What you think of as a once-in-a-while habit might be a repeated burden for your kidneys.

  • Check kidney function now
  • Protect long-term health
  • Grab the promo starting from IDR 1,199,000 on March 2026

Order via the U by Prodia app or visit the nearest Prodia branch.

Kidneys work 24 hours every day. Now it’s your turn to take care of them.

Promotion Details

1 - 31 Maret 2026 Berlaku di seluruh cabang Prodia (kecuali cabang yang berlokasi di Rumah Sakit)

Terms and Conditions

  • Promo valid for direct transactions at branches or via the U by Prodia app and Prodia Contact Center (1500 830 / WhatsApp at 0855 1500 830).
  • Lab tests can be served via Home Service, bookable at least 3 hours in advance through the U by Prodia app, Contact Center (1500 830/WhatsApp 0855 1500 830), or directly at Prodia branches.
  • FREE “Chat Doctor” service available in the U by Prodia app.
  • This promo cannot be combined with other offers.