What Is the Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) Test?The Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test is a test that checks to see if there is a protein called albumin in your...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
Understanding Your Kidney-Related Lab ValuesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. When you are diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Slowing the Progression of Early-Stage Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you have early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are ways to help control the condition. While you cannot stop the progression...reactionscomments
Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the United States, more than 29 million people have diabetes. And...reactions7comments
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
Living Donor ProtectionLiving organ donors make it possible for those who need an organ transplant to receive the gift of life. In 2020, one-third...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
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
April Is National Donate Life MonthRight now, thousands of people are in need of an organ transplant. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), more...reactionscomments
Childhood Kidney DiseasesYour kidneys act as a filter for the blood in your body, controlling the amount of water and waste. Kidney disease occurs...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
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
What is Gout?Though chronic kidney disease (CKD) mainly affects the kidneys, it also can affect many other parts of the body. If you are...reactions12comments
Common Sleep Problems Caused by Kidney DiseasePeople with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) often have trouble sleeping. A small 2022 study comparing sleep problems...reactions9comments
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
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
What is IgA Nephropathy?Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a type of kidney disease. It is also called Berger’s disease. IgA nephropathy affects the glomeruli, which...reactionscomments
Living With A Rare Kidney DiseaseMost rare kidney diseases last a long time. There is no cure, and they often do not go away on their own...reactions1comment
