How I Balanced My Protein Intake After a Kidney Disease DiagnosisI have been told my entire life how much proteins are important for our human body. But this changes when we have...reactions10comments
Managing Relationships with CKD: Learning to Be Open About My HealthChronic kidney disease (CKD) used to be something I kept very private. I was ashamed of what I was dealing with. I...reactionscomments
How I Manage Chronic Kidney Disease Through DietMy immune system has been screaming at me since the age of 6. I am now 68 years old. I remember doctors...reactionscomments
A Patient's Guide to Managing a CKD DietFor those of us living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in the end stages, we know how many diet changes there...reactions4comments
How I Manage Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney DiseaseLiving with both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been a real juggling activity for me. It looks...reactions17comments
Surviving My Second Kidney Failure After a Car AccidentIn February of 2016, I was in a car accident. It was a head on collision by someone running a red light...reactions1comment
My Secret to a Pain-Free Iron Infusion for AnemiaLately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia and receiving intravenous iron infusions to elevate my iron...reactionscomments
Getting in the Driver’s Seat: My Journey with FSGS and the APOL1 GeneIn a single moment, your entire world can shift. For me, that moment arrived when I was 31 years old. I was...reactionscomments
Does a Gene Called APOL1 Affect Your Kidneys?If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), there's a genetic risk factor you may never have been told about - a gene...reactionscomments
Chronic Kidney Disease and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumococcal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have...reactionscomments
The Chronic Illness ShuffleI view people with chronic conditions as superheroes of their own bodies and lives. It takes far more work than most people...reactionscomments
My New Experience with Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you knew me, you would have quickly realized my passion for adventure and seeking new things. Even at age 65, I live...reactions2comments
Managing Diet and Nutrition with Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen I first found out I had chronic kidney disease, I was petrified. I have family members who died from this disease...reactionscomments
My Personal Journey with a New CKD DietI am learning that food is an important medium in my life. But the food we eat is helping us get healthy...reactions1comment
What It's Really Like on Peritoneal Dialysis: My First YearI’ve been on peritoneal dialysis, or PD, for almost a year now, and it has been a learning experience. In the beginning...reactions12comments
How to Prepare for Doctor Appointments with CKDAny newly diagnosed patients who start to see a nephrologist get overwhelmed or need that extra reassurance. As someone who has been...reactionscomments
A Guide to Safe Exercise for Chronic Kidney DiseaseLiving with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging, but physical exercise can help to improve overall health and well-being. However, exercise...reactions13comments
Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know About CKD?How confident are you in your CKD knowledge? Whether you're a seasoned vet or newly diagnosed, take our quick quiz to test...reactions6comments
Diabetes and the Risk of GoutEditor's note: This article was written by Christopher Hughes and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. I know, I know, more...reactionscomments
