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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

Smart Eating for Kidney Health: Understanding Phosphorus in Foods

Phosphorus is an essential mineral for your body. If you have kidney disease, it's important to monitor how much you're getting since your k...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and meal planning,

Workplace Accommodations and FMLA for People with Kidney Disease

Find out how to request workplace accommodations and FMLA leave for chronic kidney disease, dialysis, or transplant recovery. Protect your job and hea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Employment and working,

Coping and self-care,

Talking to employers and coworkers

Cozy Up with 5 Delicious, Kidney-Friendly Snacks for Autumn

Explore 5 easy kidney-friendly fall recipes, from apple caramel crisp to roasted squash, pumpkin custard, and ginger pea dip, perfect for the season.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

Maximizing Medicare in 2025: What to Know for Open Enrollment

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation,

Patient advocacy

Kidney Disease in Hispanic/Latino Communities: Causes and Prevention

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney function,

Disease prevention

Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel like learning a new language. There are a lot of tests, and the results may leave you scratching your head...

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Dealing with Dialysis: Music and Art Therapy

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Depression and anxiety,

Coping and self-care

Discover Kidney-Friendly Caribbean Cuisine: History, Culture, and Recipes

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diet and nutrition,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Diet and meal planning,