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Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle Changes with Kidney Disease 15 Tips for a Good Life When You Have Kidney Disease Your life may start to look different when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), but you can still enjoy it. Taking things one step at a time may help. Below are 15 tips to help you enjoy a good […]
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Basics
Basics A chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis may come as a surprise to many people, because the symptoms are often times subtle. The signs of kidney disease are: In many cases, kidney damage is the result of another illness that has progressed slowly over the years. The two main causes are diabetes and high blood […]
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DaVita + American Diabetes Association Partnership
DaVita is a proud sponsor of Living with Diabetes: Kidney Care How diabetes affects kidneys Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin. When the body turns food into blood glucose (also called blood sugar) for energy, insulin moves this blood glucose into cells. If someone produces little or no insulin, or if […]
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Additional Resources
A wealth of resources are available to help you on your quest to learn more about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and dialysis.
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Stages
Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease About chronic kidney disease (CKD) With chronic kidney disease, the kidneys don’t usually fail all at once. Instead, kidney disease often progresses slowly years. If caught early, medicines and lifestyle changes may help slow or prevent CKD progression. Five stages of chronic kidney disease The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) divided […]
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Eating Out Guides
From Mexican to Italian cuisine, it can be tough to know what or how to order. Use our cuisine-specific guides to help make smart food and drink choices. Quick Tips for Eating Out No matter where you eat, keep some general guidelines in mind. These may vary based on your stage of kidney disease, lab […]
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Emergency Services
Call 1-800-400-8331 Listen for the emergency prompt in the menu. Email Guest Services Please include your name, contact number and how we can help. guestservices@davita.com For Spanish-language information and resources, click here. DaVita® Guest Services is available 24/7. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911. How to Prepare an Emergency Kit In […]
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Kidney Disease
Get the facts on kidney disease Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming. Understanding your kidney disease, or renal disease, is the first step in taking control of your health. Read on for a broad overview of CKD, from basic terminology and risk factors to how to slow its progression. What is […]
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Connecting the Dots
How other health conditions affect kidneys Did you know chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often caused by other health problems? Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease can put a lot of stress on your kidneys over time. That’s why managing these conditions is so important for protecting your kidney health. The […]
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Garlic Oyster Crackers
Garlic Oyster Crackers are a delicious side dish for any kidney diet, whether you have kidney disease, diabetes or on dialysis.