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Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney (or renal) failure in the U.S., and kidney disease among people with diabetes has more than doubled in the past decade. According to the National Kidney Foundation, approximately 30% of people with long-term type 1 diabetes (about one in three) will develop kidney disease. The good news is that with early detection and proper treatment, kidney disease can be slowed and, in some cases, reversed.
Kidney disease has been considered a progressive condition that will eventually lead to renal failure. But early detection can actually save kidney function. Learn what signs to look for.
According to statistics, approximately 20 million Americans have kidney disease. Get more stats here.
Kidneys are vital organs, performing many functions to keep your blood clean and chemically balanced. Learn how they work here.
Getting an early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy) and treating your diabetes can help limit the kidney damage and may prevent kidney failure where dialysis becomes necessary.
The cold weather and winter holidays can bring special challenges to people with diabetes. Here are some tips for staying well this season.
Can you live a normal life with kidney disease? The answer may surprise you.
Consuming less liquid and eating a low-sodium diet can help to reduce the amount of excess fluid in the body caused by chronic kidney disease.
Once kidney function diminishes to less than 10 to 15% and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs, dialysis or transplant are the only treatment options.
Do you know what dialysis is and which modality is best for you? Find out.
What do diabetes and high blood pressure have in common? Chronic kidney disease, among other things.
There are five stages of chronic kidney disease, which can be determined by the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Anemia is a condition that results when red blood cell levels fall below normal ranges.
Your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of how well your kidneys are filtering wastes from your blood.
To keep your kidneys healthy, check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and protein.
Take advantage of free, easy-to-follow educational courses about kidney disease.
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