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  • Healthy New Year’s Checklist for People with Kidney Disease

    To start the New Year off right,those with diabetes,chronic kidney disease and renal failure,also known as end stage renal disease,which can lead to dialysis,should talk to their doctor.

  • 10 Ways to Help with Gastroparesis

    Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach empties too slowly, and it can affect the nutrition and wellbeing of people with diabetes and kidney disease. It’s hard to predict which foods may cause problems for people with gastroparesis. Always consult your physician regarding your specific diagnosis and for any questions you may have regarding treatment […]

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  • Vitamin D: The "Sunshine" Vitamin

    Vitamin D is an essential nutrient; we need to eat foods rich in vitamin D and spend time outdoors to maintain adequate levels in our body. So, the next time you eat a salmon burger outside in the sun, you’ll be getting vitamin D in two ways. Read on to learn why vitamin D is […]

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  • Getting More Energy from Kidney-Friendly Foods

    Learn how people on dialysis can get more energy from kidney-friendly foods.

  • Medicare Options: Tools & Resources

    Looking to understand which health plan option is right for you? Use these tools and resources to get the information you need and choose insurance that fits your needs.

  • Common Oral Diabetes Medications

    People diagnosed with diabetes are likely to take several oral (by mouth) drugs prescribed by their doctors for diabetes management. Find out which medicines and supplements are often prescribed to non-CKD diabetes patients and which to avoid for patients who do have CKD.

  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice

    DaVita Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice Last Updated: October 20, 2025 This Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice is intended to supplement DaVita’s (“DaVita,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) general privacy notice. This privacy notice applies to personal data defined as “consumer health data” (“CHD”) under applicable state privacy laws. Consumer Health Data We Collect The CHD […]

  • Routine Medical Screenings: What and When?

    Routine medical screenings for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are necessary and should be done by your primary care doctor annually.

  • Most Common Questions Kidney Patients Ask Doctors

    Dr. Kristensen is an accomplished DaVita nephrologist. She has written a special guest article for DaVita.com. Dr. Kristensen answers some of the more common questions she is asked when meeting with a kidney patient for the first time.

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