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At each stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), good nutrition is key to staying healthy. What you can and cannot eat depends on your kidney function and other medical conditions...

Nephrotic syndrome is a set of symptoms that signal the kidneys are not working adequately. It is also sometimes called leaky kidney. In adults, nephrotic syndrome is commonly caused by...

Kidney stones are a very common condition. About 1 in 10 people will have kidney stones at some point in their lives. Kidney stones can be very painful, but they...

Natural disaster emergencies can heighten anxiety for those living in affected areas. It's no wonder that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have added worries when facing forecasts filled with...

There are over 15 million people living with moderate or advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States. And a national survey from 2011 to 2014 showed that nearly...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects physical, mental, and emotional health. Yet, many people with CKD often have no visible signs of illness. You may have even been told, “You don’t...

Symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or type 2 diabetes can be challenging to live with. But having to deal with both diseases can change your life. Research shows that...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you should be...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly occurs in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D)...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can be a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypertension can also be a risk factor for developing kidney disease. Hypertension is the second...

The Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test is a test that checks to see if there is a protein called albumin in your urine. If there is albumin in your urine...

It may be hard to imagine that your heart health or risk of diabetes is connected to your kidneys. They might seem like separate systems, but they impact each other...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. When you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there are many new terms...

If you have early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are ways to help control the condition. While you cannot stop the progression of CKD, studies show that you can slow...

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the United States, more than 29 million people have diabetes. And about 1 out of 3 people with diabetes...

If you have kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, you may need dialysis as a treatment. At this point, the kidneys have very little ability to function. When...

Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the transplant waiting list in the United States. With more than 90,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant, it may take that person...

Living organ donors make it possible for those who need an organ transplant to receive the gift of life. In 2020, one-third of all kidney transplants were made possible by...

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that doctors use to diagnose or monitor various health problems. It can also be used to assess your overall health. Doctors...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Megan Munoz and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care...