Breaking Down the Benefits and Costs of Kidney-Protective Diabetes Medications
This information is for educational purposes only. Medication costs can fluctuate. Ask a healthcare professional or pharmacist for more...
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Nov 147 min read
Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences
Kidney disease is more common than you might think. Education is key. The more you know, the better you can protect your health. Join us...
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Nov 134 min read
Maximizing Medicare in 2025: What to Know for Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment for 2025 began on October 15! The Medicare program is changing more than it has since 2006, so it’s especially...
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Nov 73 min read
Coping With Kidney Disease Is Hard. Peer Mentors Can Help
Mental health is important for people with kidney disease. Far too many people face kidney disease without enough emotional support, but...
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Oct 313 min read
Smart Eating for Kidney Health: Understanding Phosphorus in Foods
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Do not change or adjust your diet before speaking with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare...
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Oct 243 min read
Workplace Accommodations and FMLA for People with Kidney Disease
Working while you have late-stage kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have had a kidney transplant, can be tough. But there are resources...
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Oct 224 min read
Cozy Up with 5 Delicious, Kidney-Friendly Snacks for Autumn
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Do not change or adjust your diet before speaking with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare...
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Oct 154 min read
Kidney Disease in Hispanic/Latino Communities: Causes and Prevention
Kidney disease is the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S. It causes more deaths each year than breast cancer or prostate cancer. For...
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Oct 113 min read
Your Vote Matters: What People with Kidney Disease Need to Know Before They Vote this November
Key Takeaways Government legislation shapes kidney disease care. Voting gives people the ability to influence healthcare policies. Early...
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Oct 85 min read
Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results
Key Takeaways Annual Testing: Everyone should get a yearly metabolic blood test, especially those with kidney disease risk factors....
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Oct 34 min read
Dealing with Dialysis: Music and Art Therapy
Coping with kidney disease and dialysis can be difficult. Sometimes, you have to think outside the box. Have you considered music or art...
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Sep 304 min read
Trick or Treat: Five Kidney-Friendly Halloween Sweets
Get ready to celebrate Halloween with this collection of kidney-friendly treats that will enchant your taste buds and leave...
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Sep 176 min read
Discover Kidney-Friendly Caribbean Cuisine: History, Culture, and Recipes
Discover the vast and varied world of Caribbean cuisine. We'll explore the history behind five delicious dishes and see how they're more...
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Sep 34 min read
End-of-Life Planning: Kidney Disease, Advance Directives, and Wills
What is an Advance Directive? Advance directives outline any health or medical desires you may have should you be unable to make those...
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Aug 284 min read
A moment that changed me: I donated my kidney to a stranger – and felt like a failure
Five years on, I still struggle to see beyond my flaws. But I know that I once did a very good thing. I woke up from the surgery sobbing....
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Aug 213 min read
Can You Eat High Potassium Fruits and Vegetables on a Low-Potassium Diet?
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Do not change or adjust your diet before speaking with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare...
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Aug 135 min read
5 New Entrees for Your Kidney Disease Diet
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Speak with a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider about creating a kidney diet that is...
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Jul 314 min read
Thirty-Three Years in the Making: Donating a Kidney Altruistically
In 1990 Will Johnson was deeply moved when a college friend donated a kidney to their cousin. The thought of donating a kidney himself...
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Jul 263 min read
The Future of Artificial Kidneys
As medicine advances so do new and innovative treatments for disease. Dr. Shuvo Roy, a professor and bioengineer with experience creating...
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Jul 193 min read
Woman is First in U.S. to Undergo Robotic-Assisted Dual Kidney Transplant
Kidney failure can be a common condition associated with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer that affects the body’s plasma...
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