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Being chronically ill sometimes puts you in the mindset that you just aren’t doing enough. Is it really that we’re not doing enough or is it that we are comparing...

A few weeks ago, I went in for my Tenckhoff catheter insertion surgery. For those that don't know, a catheter is the tube that gets surgically inserted in to your...

It surprises me how people do not realize that just because you are getting treated with chemotherapy does not mean you have cancer. Chemotherapy is actually used to treat some...

For more than a year, the forums section of Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net has been a place to vent, find support, and connect with others about all things related to chronic kidney disease...

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Living with a chronic health condition like chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be a challenge. CKD can impact...

Fitness has always been an important part of my life. I believe to reap all benefits your body and mind has to offer, exercise needs to be included in your...

Keeping a routine is the most important thing in my life. I am so unorganized that it is driving me crazy. Imagine setting plans and it goes haywire and uncontrollably...

People with type 2 diabetes have higher amounts of sugar in their blood. If type 2 diabetes is left untreated, it can cause other problems over time. For example, type...

I’ve only been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease for a short while now. Living with this illness has been a challenging experience for me to say the least. One thing...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys do not work as well as healthy kidneys. CKD tends to worsen over time. But early detection and...

Having an invisible illness is interesting. In my experience, it has taught me to internalize a lot of what I'm feeling. I have always been a see it to believe...

Today, I want to share a personal story with you about my husband’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD); about how his dietary patterns may have played a significant role...

This is a bit of a dark and dingy topic, but to be completely honest, it is a thought that crosses your mind as your kidney function starts to decline...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Getting your blood glucose levels back to normal is crucial in preventing and managing diabetes complications, including...

Do you have a strategy for building a supportive network with CKD? Living with this can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. It can be helpful to have a support...

Life with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be different than before diagnosis. Depending on what stage you are in, CKD can impact your diet, finances, work, intimacy, travel, and relationships...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can have many complications, or health issues that occur along with the condition. A common complication of CKD is swelling (edema) of the legs, hands, or...

When I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, or CKD, I was not understanding what I should do and I think most people feel this way. Before experiencing my first...

There are so many myths and misconceptions about living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and it can be hard to figure out what is factual. It's important to know the...

Type 2 diabetes can cause kidney problems that slowly get worse. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes have chronic kidney disease (CKD). A big part of managing type 2...