What to do if you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease?Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to manage the condition and maintain your quality of life. Here's what you...reactions1replyAwarenessDiet & NutritionCoping
My dad is being diagnosed with stage 2 ckdI’m grasping at straws because I’m honestly scared to death, my dad is my absolute rock and he has stage 2 ckd- found because of a routine blood test he...reactions1replyCopingDiet & NutritionDiagnosis
What Are Your Kidney Friendly Breakfast Foods?My husband and I both were diagnosed with CKD within months of each other. We both just retired in the last year. We have had breakfast together for 26 years...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
What drinks other than water do not have phosphates or potassium?I have been researching this and it looks like coffee, teas and some smoothies are at the top. What types of drinks would you drink and which ones would you...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
What Fruits Can You Eat At Stage 5?We all hear the fruits are very good for us. I have type 2 diabetes along with CKD. I loved bananas and grapes, but my primary care physician told me...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
When Doctors Are DividedI was feeling a little under the weather and made an appointment to see my primary care physician. My potassium was at the danger point. Of course, she suggested I...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition