CKD News:
Educational Blog & Newsletter

Learn what blood test results you should track when living on dialysis and why tracking matters.

Learn the importance of keeping track of your phosphorus levels & what phosphate binders are, how they work & the different types available.

Learn the importance of protein and how you can eat a vegetarian diet and stay healthy while on dialysis due to chronic kidney disease.

Are you planning Thanksgiving dinner? Find helpful hints to help you have an amazing dinner while sticking to your renal diet.

Learn what a fistula is, how to care for your fistula, signs of potential issues with your fistula, and how to advocate for excellent care.

Learn about what you need to keep in mind for your diet when you first start on dialysis.

If you have recently started dialysis and are losing weight, you can learn about reasons for this and get hints to improve your diet here.

Are you concerned about working and maintaining your dialysis treatments? This article will give you some tips to help you get started.

Preventing infections while on dialysis is critically important. You will learn the basics of infection prevention to help you get started.

If you are considering home hemodialysis, learn about the training needed, medicare support, how to prepare your home & resources available.

Reliable transportation when you are on in-center hemodialysis is a vital part of staying on top of your treatments.Learn about the options.

For Caregivers: Having a family member on dialysis can be challenging. Learn how to help support your loved one on dialysis with these tips.

You can travel, continue your dialysis treatments and have a great time! Learn about what you need to consider when planning your vacation!

Although peritoneal dialysis (PD) is effective, you should be aware of common side effects of PD and what actions you can take.

You must be trained by a home dialysis nurse to perform home PD. Learn about what you will learn and how to prepare for your first week.

If you have been diagnosed with CKD and are on dialysis, it is important to understand the terms fluid management or fluid restriction.

If you’re worried or apprehensive about your first day of dialysis, this is completely normal.

If you or a family member are told it's time for dialysis, you are not alone. Learn the answers to commonly asked questions.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. There are five stages of CKD based on how...