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
Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney StonesKidney stones are a very common condition. About 1 in 10 people will have kidney stones at some point in their lives...reactionscomments
Preparing for Storms and Weather Emergencies With CKDNatural disaster emergencies can heighten anxiety for those living in affected areas. It's no wonder that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...reactionscomments
Know Your GFR: CKD and Prescription Drug DispensingEditor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. If you have been diagnosed...reactions1comment
Pros and Cons of Hemodialysis and Peritoneal DialysisHealthy kidneys remove waste and extra fluids from your body. With chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may reach a point where your...reactionscomments
CKD and Mineral and Bone DiseaseWhen the kidneys stop working as well as they should, many things begin to go wrong in the body. One of the...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of Home and Clinic DialysisIf you have kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, you may need dialysis as a treatment. At this point, the...reactionscomments
Paired Kidney ExchangeEvery 10 minutes, someone is added to the transplant waiting list in the United States. With more than 90,000 people waiting for...reactionscomments
