Ask the Health Leaders: How Does CKD Impact Relationships?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...reactionscomments
How I Have Navigated Exercise With CKDFitness 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...reactions3comments
How Important Is Routine To You?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...reactions6comments
Predicting Future eGFR in People With Type 2 Diabetes and CKDPeople 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...reactionscomments
My Mental Health Challenges With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI’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...reactions4comments
Lupus Nephritis and Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic 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...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 have always been a see it to believe...reactions1comment
My Husbands Dietary Patterns Which May Have Lead to CKDToday, 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...reactionscomments
The Thought of Mortality and TransplantThis 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...reactions1comment
Does Type 2 Diabetes Remission Lower CKD Risk?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...reactionscomments
The Importance of Social Support in Managing Chronic Kidney DiseaseDo 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...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leaders: The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Daily LifeLife 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...reactions5comments
Managing Swelling Caused by Kidney DiseaseChronic 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...reactions6comments
Becoming A Better MeWhen 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...reactionscomments
This or That: Busting Myths About Living With Chronic Kidney DiseaseThere 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...reactionscomments
Diabetes and Kidney Disease: What to Eat?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...reactionscomments
My Kidney Transplant MedicationsJoin me in this video as I share what medications I currently take since undergoing my kidney transplant. My medications are always changing, but the ones I've shown you are...reactionscomments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency AnemiaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Since I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember...reactionscomments
National Kidney Month: Bluetooth Water Bottle GiveawayThe Bluetooth Water Bottle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! March is National Kidney Month. In honor of this awareness month, we are hosting a giveaway! When...reactions3comments
Getting Back To WorkIt's time for me to get off of my feet and back into the workforce. Three months ago, my body was going through so much that I started to leak...reactionscomments
