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Lifestyle Changes on Dialysis
People with end stage renal disease who must begin dialysis to treat kidney failure will experience many lifestyle changes. However,people with chronic kidney disease can still enjoy a good quality of life. By learning about changes happening to the body,medications and nutritional needs,people with kidney disease can know what to expect to help make the lifestyle transition easier.
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Insurance Coverage for Dialysis
Welcome to the DaVita® Insurance Coverage for Dialysis guide. Understanding insurance can be difficult on its own. Understanding insurance as it relates to kidney disease and dialysis can be especially complicated. Here are some health insurance basics, things to consider when choosing a health plan and where to get support. Types of Health Insurance There […]
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What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)?
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a good way to find out a patient’s stage of kidney disease. Learn more about GFR and compare your GFR normal levels.
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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.
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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.
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Getting More Energy from Kidney-Friendly Foods
Learn how people on dialysis can get more energy from kidney-friendly foods.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.