Resources for Patients
Learn how to manage your kidney health with helpful resources and information.
Kidney Disease Education
Chronic Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of Americans, but many don’t know they have it. Learn what causes CKD, its symptoms and how it’s treated.
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End-Stage Kidney Disease: What You Should Know
Your body creates waste by breaking down foods and tissues you no longer need — waste that your kidneys filter from your blood. End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is when your kidneys can no longer function.
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Dialysis: What Options Should You Consider?
If your kidneys fail, dialysis can perform the kidneys’ job. This medical treatment removes waste and excess water from your blood. Read below to learn more.
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Kidney Transplant: Your Questions, Answered
A kidney transplant is a treatment option for kidney failure. Transplants from deceased or living donors allow people to live for years upon a kidney failure diagnosis.
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Spaghetti with Nomato Sauce
Some kidney patients need to avoid high potassium foods such as tomatoes, which is why making a nomato sauce (a pasta sauce made with no tomatoes) is a great alternative!…
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Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Most pancake and waffle mixes are high in added phosphorus which can worsen symptoms for those with chronic and end stage kidney disease. Start your day with this healthier, low…
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Taking Strides to a Healthier You
Physical activity does not always need to be in the form of going to the gym, group fitness classes or running a marathon. According to Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking…
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Be S.M.A.R.T. When Creating New Lifestyle Changes
With each new lifestyle change, we see see folks who aspire to eat healthier, exercise more and possibly lose weight. Unfortunately, despite being fueled by good intentions, many of these…
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