Understanding Your Chronic Kidney Disease Lab ResultsWhen you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there are many new terms and lab values that you need to become familiar with. In fact, it can feel like you...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
Understanding the UACR Test for Your KidneysThe Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test is a test that checks to see if there is a protein called albumin in your...reactionscomments
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
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
Understanding Rare Kidney Diseases: Causes and TypesIn the United States, a kidney disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are more than 150...reactions2comments
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
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
Preventing and Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with Type 2 DiabetesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly...reactions8comments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic IllnessIt is that time of year when people start thinking about vaccinations. Since people with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...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
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic IllnessIs it time to get caught up on your vaccinations? One vaccine that is highly recommended for people with lung and other chronic conditions is...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactionscomments
Understanding Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)Complement 3 glomerulopathy – called C3G – is a rare, chronic kidney disease. It harms the tiny filters in your kidneys. These...reactionscomments
How is Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) Treated?If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with complement 3 glomerulopathy, also called C3G, you likely have many questions...reactionscomments
