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Understanding Your Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment Plan: Making It Work in Daily Life

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A chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis can bring a lot of new information at once: lab results, medicines, blood pressure goals, food choices, follow-up visits, and changes at home. One of the most important things to understand is that a CKD treatment plan should not be a one-size-fits-all checklist. Your stage of CKD, the cause […]

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Supporting a Loved One With Kidney Disease: A Caregiver’s Guide

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Caring for someone with chronic kidney disease can be an important and meaningful role. It can also feel stressful, confusing, and tiring at times. Many caregivers help with appointments, medications, meals, transportation, emotional support, and daily routines. If you are caring for someone with kidney disease, you are not alone. Millions of people care for

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Is High Blood Pressure Damaging Your Kidneys Without You Knowing?

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition millions of people live with, often silently. While it is a well-known risk for heart attacks and strokes, many don’t realize how damaging it can be to the kidneys. Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and maintaining the body’s balance, and hypertension

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