Community Views: The Biggest Challenge of Living With Both CKD and Type 2 DiabetesSymptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or type 2 diabetes can be challenging to live with. But having to deal with both...reactions4comments
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
How Researching CKD Has Improved My JourneyI was 2 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease. I am now 24 at stage 5...reactionscomments
What It's Like To Live With An Invisible IllnessHaving an invisible illness is interesting. In my experience, it has taught me to internalize a lot of what I'm feeling. I...reactions1comment
Health is Number OneThe one thing I’ve learned and am still learning while living with kidney disease is that your health should be your number...reactionscomments
Growing Up With CKDI was born with one left kidney that has chronic kidney disease. So, honestly, I've never known any different from the life...reactionscomments
Managing My Diet While Living With CKDFor those of us living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in the end stages, we know how many diet changes there...reactions1comment
Embracing Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen I was in my teens, I honestly couldn’t care less about my health for context I am now 23. I was...reactions8comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Going On A Trip While On DialysisOctober 24, 2019 was my 30th birthday. Two months prior, I started my journey with peritoneal dialysis. It was a very emotional...reactionscomments
How I Manage CKD While Away From HomeManaging chronic kidney disease (CKD) while away from home can be a challenge, but with careful planning and a few key strategies...reactionscomments
Reinventing Myself After My Kidney TransplantThis year in December will be 3 years post-transplant for me. There is this bizarre feeling I still have with myself that...reactions1comment
Me Versus My MedicationsThere are so many things that I believe I blocked out emotionally while coping with my chronic illness. But there are a...reactionscomments
Going On A Cruise While Taking DialysisMy son went on a 5-day cruise while he is on dialysis. When he told me that, I thought he had lost...reactions1comment
Race-Based Kidney Calculations: A Barrier That Should Have Never ExistedImagine fighting for your life on dialysis. Every moment counts as you wait for a kidney transplant. Then, you find out the...reactions1comment
Chronic Disease Day: Taking Control & Raising Awareness TogetherJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day, when we bring awareness to chronic illnesses. Chronic Disease Day highlights the experiences of those living...reactionscomments
Community Views: What I Wish Others Knew About Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term health condition in which the kidneys are unable to remove extra water and waste properly...reactions4comments
The Invisibility of Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects physical, mental, and emotional health. Yet, many people with CKD often have no visible signs of illness...reactionscomments
Why It Can Be Good To Have A Positive MindsetWhat if you are told you have a chronic health condition like chronic kidney disease? What if the doctor tells you that...reactionscomments
The Importance of Mental HealthWhen I was diagnosed with a chronic health condition, I was too young to understand the importance of mental health and how...reactions2comments
