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Prescriptions and Over-The-Counter Drugs: Effects on People with Kidney Disease
Common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs can be harmful to people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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What Is Dialysis and When Do I Start?
Dialysis is a treatment to replace the filtering function of the kidneys when they reach end stage renal disease. When kidney function goes below about 15%,kidney dialysis is necessary to clean the blood. Find out more about kidney failure and dialysis.
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Medicare and Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who will begin dialysis may be eligible to receive Medicare. Learn more on what Medicare is and how this government health insurance works.
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"Why Do I Have to Limit Dairy?"
If you are on dialysis, you may be wondering why you must limit dairy. It is hard to make dietary changes, especially if you have grown up drinking cow’s milk, eating cheese and enjoying ice cream. End Stage Kidney Disease and Minerals Most people on dialysis have been diagnosed with end stage kidney disease (ESKD). […]
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Golden Cornmeal Cookies
Suitable for those on diabetes, dialysis and CKD non-dialysis diets, Golden Cornmeal Cookies, crunchy, old-fashioned cookies are low in cholesterol, sodium, potassium and phosphorus.
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Weight-Loss Dieting When You’re on Dialysis
Weight-loss dieting when you’re on dialysis may help you live a healthier life. Learn tips to consider when you decide to lose weight with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
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Plain Egg Whites
Nothing plain about this Plain Egg Whites recipe. It’s a great protein substitution for people with diabetes who are on dialysis.
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Italian Meatballs
A kidney-friendly take on a classic, this Italian Meatballs recipe is sure to be a favorite for people with kidney disease, diabetes or those on dialysis.
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Traveling Outside of the U.S. on Dialysis
Traveling outside of the United States on dialysis is possible. Discover how to plan, what to bring and who to talk to about vacationing abroad on dialysis.
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Diet and CKD Progression
One in seven adults in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease (CKD).* Kidney disease develops when kidneys lose their ability to remove waste and maintain fluid and chemical balances in the body. The severity of CKD depends on how well the kidneys filter wastes from the blood. It can progress quickly or take many years […]
