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FDA Approves Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

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Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Disease prevention

Statins

Statins help lower heart disease and stroke risk, even without high cholesterol. Discover how they benefit people living with kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

How Medicare and Medicaid's 2025 Physician Payment Policy Benefits Kidney Patients

Discover new 2025 policies that benefit kidney patients, including dental coverage, telehealth options, and caregiver training. Learn more about CMS’ ...

Treatments and therapies,

Policy and legislation

SGLT2 inhibitors

SGLT2 inhibitors are medicines that can help improve kidney and heart health for people living with CKD. They can also help people with type 2 diabete...

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

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

Vaccines and Kidney Disease: Stay Protected and Stay Healthy

Vaccines help protect people with CKD from serious complications from diseases. Learn about safety, effectiveness, and addressing concerns with your h...

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Affordable Medications for All: Save Up to 80% with NKF’s BuzzRx® Card

Learn about NKF's BuzzRx® Card to save on medications.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs)

GLP-1 RAs help slow CKD and lower heart disease risk for people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, but it’s important to weigh risks and benefits.

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors

Immunosuppressants (Anti-rejection Medicines)

Immunosuppressants (anti-rejection medicines), are medicines that keep kidney transplants from being attacked by the immune system.

Treatments and therapies,

Immunosuppressants

Fighting for Kidney Legislation in Minnesota after Living Kidney Donor Gives Her the Gift of Life

After living with unmedicated bipolar disorder, characterized by periods of extreme emotional highs and lows, Shannon Glynn was thrilled when a doctor...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Medicines with kidney considerations,