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People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease. Having both type 2 diabetes and CKD can multiply their risk...

Believe me when I say I know how it feels when you hear that you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I have been through it all and today I...

Back in the day, they said that chronic kidney disease was found in older age people who just have old kidneys. As for me, I’m a chronic kidney patient myself...

Funny, but not funny. I have been on medications for different chronic health conditions since 1963, which has changed a lot of things in my body. Lately, I haven’t been...

I know being born with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and going through all stages while growing up how difficult it can be to know what to eat. When I was...

If you knew me, you would have quickly realized my passion for adventure and seeking new things. Even at age 65, I live my life to the fullest. I loved traveling...

October 24, 2019 was my 30th birthday. Two months prior, I started my journey with peritoneal dialysis. It was a very emotional transition and time in my life. I was...

Have you ever experienced your life blossoming and then suddenly coming to a halt from something out of your control? Have you ever had to put all of your aspirations...

I was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at 16, and instead of going to a children's hospital, I was referred to an adult hospital. This is because in the...

My doctor just diagnosed me with stage 3A chronic kidney disease (CKD). I haven’t had the strength to look that up yet, but decided that I could look for alternative...

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar. When your blood sugar is low, your body cannot get enough energy. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include: Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures or fainting...

Sadness, guilt, fear, excitement, shame, depressed, dread and frustration. These are just a few emotions that I have experienced during my journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD). I imagine there...

My husband and I are in denial that I have CKD. We haven’t acknowledged it at all or that something has taken place. I am acting as though I don’t actually have...

In 2014, I was lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant from the England Donor List at the age of 18 years old. I went on to continue my education...

One thing that really surprised me about chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is that it is sometimes called a "silent disease." What does that even mean to us? Basically, it...

Living with both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been a real juggling activity for me. It looks like both conditions require all my attention. But...

If you're living with kidney disease like me and going through end stage renal failure, you'll know how important of a role a caregiver can be in your life. In...

First off, my father is 90 years old and has plenty of health issues. I was thinking the other day about how you navigate love and challenges. Caring for a loved...

I have come up with some resources and tips for managing healthcare costs. My father has been dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for over a decade now. My husband...

Estimated glomerular rate (eGFR) is a tool doctors use to find out how well your kidneys are working. A low eGFR can be a sign of kidney disease or kidney...