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WHAT KIND OF PERITONEAL DIALYSIS IS BEST?
Dialysis is a way of cleaning your blood when your kidneys can no longer do the job.
Kidney Quiz
We created this short quiz to help you check if your lifestyle choices are suitable for your kidneys.
Adjusting your family when you have Chronic Kidney Disease
When a family member develops kidney failure, the whole family is affected.
Leading causes of CKD
Your kidneys may be small, but they perform many vital functions that help maintain your overall health, including filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood.
Do you know that CKD progresses in stages?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all five stages of kidney damage, from very mild damage in stage 1 to complete kidney failure in stage 5.
Let's talk about carbs.
Paying attention to carbohydrates is essential when you are on a kidney diet.
CKD Affects people of all ages.
33% of American adults are at risk for kidney disease.
Chronic Kidney Disease and a good support system
CKD can overwhelm a patient.
Why is so important to keep your kidneys healthy?
Kidneys are the unsung heroes of our bodies and perform several important jobs.
Did you know that your kidneys play a vital role in your body?
They work hard to clean your blood and create urine for you 24 hours a day.
Do you know where your kidneys are located?
Your kidneys are located near the middle of your back, on either side of your backbone (spine).
Kidney Health 101! Your CKD Education Site!
According to the National Kidney Foundation, 37 million American adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) , and millions of others are at increased risk.