How Are Rare Kidney Diseases Diagnosed?Many rare kidney diseases cause long-term damage. This damage can cause the kidneys to work less and less well over time. So...reactionscomments
Signs and Symptoms of Rare Kidney DiseasesRare kidney diseases can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. There are more than 150 different types of these diseases, and...reactions2comments
Treating Rare Kidney DiseasesMany rare kidney diseases currently have no cure. However, there are treatment options that can help. There are several factors to consider...reactionscomments
Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, and Heart DiseaseIt may be hard to imagine that your heart health or risk of diabetes is connected to your kidneys. They might seem...reactions3comments
Caring for Your Kidneys When You Have DiabetesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Megan Munoz and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. Each year, the American Diabetes...reactionscomments
Navigating Restaurants With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may avoid going out to eat at restaurants. If so, you are not alone!...reactionscomments
Reading a Comprehensive Metabolic PanelA comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that doctors use to diagnose or monitor various health problems. It can also...reactionscomments
Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes and Chronic Kidney DiseasePeople with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease. Having both type...reactionscomments
Hypoglycemia in People with Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesHypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar. When your blood sugar is low, your body cannot get enough energy. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia...reactionscomments
Lithium and Chronic Kidney DiseaseLithium is a drug used to treat some mental disorders. But long-term use of lithium can harm the kidneys. If you are...reactionscomments
APOL1-Mediated Kidney DiseasePeople who have a specific form of the APOL1 gene are at a higher risk for developing kidney disease. When kidney disease...reactionscomments
Financial Assistance and Resources for Chronic Kidney DiseaseA diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be stressful on several fronts. Your doctor will explain what treatments you need and...reactionscomments
How Does CKD Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes with unique challenges to your health. These challenges include possible changes to your period (menstrual...reactionscomments
How Can CKD Affect Women’s Reproductive Health?Editor’s Note: For simplicity and ease of reading, in this article, we use the terms "women" and “mothers." But we want to...reactions1comment
Lupus Nephritis and Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys do not work as well as healthy kidneys. CKD tends...reactionscomments
How to Follow Dialysis Fluid RestrictionsDialysis is a treatment for people with kidney failure. About 2 in every 1,000 Americans are living with kidney failure that is...reactionscomments
Does Type 2 Diabetes Remission Lower CKD Risk?Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Getting your blood glucose levels back to normal is...reactionscomments
How is High Blood Pressure Related to Chronic Kidney Disease?High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can be a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypertension can also be a risk factor...reactionscomments
In-Home Testing for Chronic Kidney DiseaseHealthy kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the body. They also help maintain normal blood pressure, bone health, and red blood...reactionscomments
Creating a Dialysis-Friendly HomeWhether you choose hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (PD), doing dialysis at home offers flexibility in managing your end-stage kidney disease. But choosing...reactionscomments
