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How to Avoid Dialysis with a Preemptive Kidney Transplant

Avoid the complications of dialysis with a preemptive kidney transplant. Find out when to start your transplant evaluation and explore your options.

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant recipients

6 Diabetes Management Tips for Better Kidney Health

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease in the United States. 30% of people with Type 1 diabetes and 10–40% of those with Type 2 diabe...

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

People at risk,

Food and drink,

6 New Year Resolutions for Kidney Health in 2025

Boost your kidney health in 2025 with 6 simple lifestyle changes. Learn about key tests, diet plans, hydration tips, and more to feel your best all ye...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Healthy habits,

Exercise and physical activity,

Food and cooking,

Self-management and self-care

Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for Kidney Patients

Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Self-management and self-care,

Disaster preparadness

Flipping Furniture and Fixing Futures: A Living Kidney Donor Story

Kristen Fennig, who goes by Broken Masterpieces on YouTube, is best known for transforming old furniture into statement pieces. She pours love into ev...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donation

5 Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Healthy Holiday Eating

Celebrate the holidays with 5 kidney-friendly recipes: Eggplant Dip, Pumpkin Coconut Soup, Puerto Rican Potato Casserole, Roasted Vegetable Orzo, and ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning

30 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Kidney Disease

The right gift can show the person facing kidney disease how much you care. From practical to thoughtful, this gift guide will help you support your l...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Self-management and self-care,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant recipients ,

People living with a disease or disorder,

People living with end-stage kidney disease

5 Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes Everyone Will Love

Find tasty, kidney-friendly Thanksgiving recipes perfect for managing kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning

Breaking Down the Benefits and Costs of Kidney-Protective Diabetes Medications

Diabetes medications that protect kidney health can be life-saving. Learn about their benefits, costs, and how to save on your prescriptions.

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

How NKF's Digital Marketing Director Became a Life-Saving Altruistic Kidney Donor

NKF’s Digital Marketing Director Daniel Emerson shares his journey as an altruistic kidney donor, showing the life-changing impact of giving the gift ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Living donation