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Stage 2 of Chronic Kidney Disease
The NKF has divided chronic kidney disease into five stages to help those who have renal disease know when they are at end stage renal failure and need dialysis. Learn more about stage 2 of CKD.
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Stage 1 of Chronic Kidney Disease
The NKF has divided chronic kidney disease into five stages to help those who have renal disease know when they are at end stage renal failure and need dialysis. Learn more about stage 1 of CKD.
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Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
After being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease it’s important to learn all you can about the disease and how to treat it. A better understanding will help make it easier to talk to your doctor and make decisions about your health.
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Risk Factors
Risk Factors About 30 million adults in the U.S. have kidney disease (also called renal disease) and many don’t know it. Do you know the causes of kidney disease and if you’re at risk? So, what exactly are the main causes of kidney disease? There are several causes of kidney disease, a condition that affects […]
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Kidney-friendly candy for dialysis patients
Learn about kidney-friendly candies, including which candy has too much phosphorus, potassium or sodium and how your renal dietitian can work with you to moderate sweets in your kidney diet whether you have chronic kidney disease or are on dialysis.
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What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Chronic kidney disease occurs when kidneys can no longer perform their functions to full capacity. Find out about chronic kidney disease causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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Slowing the Progression of Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease happens over time. By controlling blood pressure and blood sugar for those with diabetes and limiting protein and phosphorus in the diet,a person with kidney disease may slow the progression of the disease and prevent kidney failure.
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Who Gets End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) when dialysis or a transplant is needed to stay alive. But who gets ESRD? Find out what leads to ESRD and if you are at risk.
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Living Well With Kidney Disease Kidney Disease Education Find the information, tools and resources you need to start taking control of your kidney health now. START HERE ➜ Risk Factors ➜ Symptoms ➜ Stages ➜ DaVita is a national sponsor of Living With Diabetes: Kidney Care, from the American Diabetes Association® Did you know 60% […]
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What is Kidney Disease
1 in 10 adults* has kidney disease. Are you the 1? Know your risk. *Adults age 20 or older. Source: 2014 CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The Basics Symptoms & Diagnosis Stages of Kidney Disease Choosing a Kidney Doctor Assessing Your Risk Treatment Overview Living with CKD Pediatric What is […]