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Hot Topics: SGLT2 Inhibitors and Kidney Disease

In this episode of Hot Topics in Kidney Health, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, Executive Director for Research at Providence Health Care, and Jane DeMeis, kidn...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies,

Disease prevention,

Healthy habits,

Blood sugar management,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Are Sugar Substitutes Okay For Your Kidneys?

Humans crave sweets. However, despite all the sugar substitutes on the market, it's still unclear what's safe and what's not. We hope to mak...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Healthy habits,

Food and drink,

Blood sugar management,

Sugar and sugar substitutes

Six Common Myths About Kidney Disease

You may be surprised to learn just how common kidney disease is. In fact, one in seven American adults today is living with some level of kidney disea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and procedures,

Healthy habits,

Break Out of Isolation: Tips for Rural People on Dialysis

Whether you’re totally off the grid or just past the last stop on the bus line, living in an out-of-the-way place can present extra challeng...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

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

How Does My Weight Affect My Risk for Kidney Disease?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health–including your kidneys. Here are five steps you can take to lose weight and protect ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Healthy weight,

7 Tips to Protect Your Kidney & Heart Health

People with kidney disease are at higher risk of developing heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and NKF has seven steps you should take t...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthy habits,

Cardiovascular disease,

Setting Goals for 2016

Goals can guide you toward the change you want to make and help you move in a positive direction. Achieving your goals may help you feel better and w...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Smoking and Your Health

Smoking is the top preventable cause of death in the U.S. It raises risks for various cancers, heart disease, and kidney problems.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Smoking cessation ,

Your Weight Before & After Kidney Transplant

Whether you’re asked to lose weight before a kidney transplant or you notice you’re putting on a few pounds after transplantation, here are our tips f...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Healthy habits,

Kidney transplantation,