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When you find out you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you will understandably have many questions. This is a guide to help you organize your thoughts and decide on questions to ask your doctor about kidney disease and get the answers you need to go forward.
Post a comment | 3 responsesWhen a person is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it can be overwhelming. There are kidney disease support groups and other resources available to help. Connect online with others who are living with kidney disease through websites, discussion forums, blogs and email lists. National kidney organizations are excellent sources for information and support. Learn more about how you can get the kidney disease support you need when you have chronic kidney disease.
Post a comment | 0 responsesIf you have diabetes or high blood pressure, the possibility for getting chronic kidney disease (CKD) is high. Kidney disease can happen to anyone, no matter their race, age or gender. But certain minority groups are at greater risk for kidney disease than others. Learn more about who is at risk for chronic kidney disease.
Post a comment | 1 responsesPeople with diabetes are at risk for kidney disease. High blood sugar or glucose levels build up in the bloodstream. If uncontrolled, this can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over time, diabetes damages blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the kidneys. Find out how to help prevent diabetes from leading to kidney disease.
Post a comment | 1 responsesPotassium is an important mineral that regulates heartbeats and promotes muscle movement. But when you have advanced stage kidney disease, the kidneys may not be able to remove excess potassium, which can be harmful to the body. You will need to lower the potassium in your diet when your kidneys can no longer remove excess amounts help keep blood levels of potassium normal. Learn about potassium and how your stage of chronic kidney disease may affect your potassium level, high potassium and low potassium foods and where your potassium level should be when you have early stage kidney disease.
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