For Jennifer Gowans, a patient ambassador for the American Kidney Fund, helping others is her go-to coping strategy for life with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease ...

Source: Getty Images Addressing anemia in CKD requires a proactive, multifaceted approach, incorporating both conventional and nutritional strategies. Early recognition and intervention are essential ...

With chronic kidney disease (CKD), eating more protein than your kidneys can handle can raise waste products in your blood and strain kidney function. If you are not on dialysis, a low protein diet is ...

Chronic kidney disease self-care tips can help people manage their symptoms and help protect the kidneys from further damage. These include dietary changes, physical activity, and more. People with ...

Source: Getty Images As GLP-1 RA use expands in nephrology, gaps in care become more consequential and need to be filled. GLP-1 RAs are most effective as a tool, not a stand-alone solution. Without ...

Cystatin C is emphasized as a preferred biomarker for accurate GFR measurement in CKD assessment. SGLT2i are recommended for CKD patients, regardless of diabetes status, for kidney and cardiovascular ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before complete ...