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You’re going to do what?

In October 2011, my friend Matt’s life was turned upside down when he found out that he was in kidney failure and needed to start dialysis immediately...

Diet and nutrition,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diet and meal planning,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation,

How to Be a Phosphorous Detective

Part of a kidney-healthy diet is tracking or avoiding minerals like sodium, potassium—or phosphorous. Phosphorous is tricky because it can be hidden i...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Other substances to control,

Diet and meal planning,

Cheerleader or Nag? (You Decide.)

As Jim’s disease progressed, I was constantly defining and redefining my role as caregiver.

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Care partners of adults,

My Journey to Dialysis

In 1996, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was on chemotherapy for five years. Following my treatment for cancer, I began to experience ...

Treatments and therapies,

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Sugar and Your Kidneys

Take one quick look at the food labels on common grocery items and it becomes rather obvious that Americans consume large quantities of sugar.

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Healthy habits,

Food and drink,

Blood sugar management,

Sugar and sugar substitutes

The DASH Diet

The DASH Diet helps manage high blood pressure and kidney disease with fruits, veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Discover more about its benef...

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

What does a gluten-free diet mean for CKD patients?

Our food culture has been so caught up in the “gluten-free” frenzy, that the term has almost entirely lost its original meaning. So what does going gl...

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Gluten-free diet,

8 Key Things to Know Before Taking Supplements

Here are 8 key things to know about supplements and kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

Herbal supplements,

Prescribed supplements

Getting More Protein While on Dialysis

Learn why protein is essential while on dialysis, how to identify low protein levels, and ways to increase dietary protein effectively.

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Why You Should Avoid Eating Starfruit

People with kidney disease should avoid starfruit, as it can cause harmful effects like confusion and seizures due to a toxin. Consult your doctor for...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Foods to avoid,

Fruits and vegetables