Kidney Disease Education & Resources
Maybe you are visiting this website because you have been diagnosed or maybe a loved one or friend has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or CKD. One key in combating CKD is to become as informed about chronic kidney disease as you can. This page is a great starting point. You can find links to the many resources that are available to you.
Managing your kidney disease is critical. There are many positive actions you can take moving forward following your diagnosis with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Click HERE to find out what what you can do.
Knowing and understanding the types of labs and results your Nephrologist orders and uses to develop your treatment plan is essential in feeling confident and comfortable when listening to the nurses or your Nephrologist. You can find common lab values explained HERE.
How the Kidneys Work and What they Do
Every day, your kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. The waste and extra water become urine, which flows to your bladder. (source WebMD)
Levels of Kidney Disease
Consult this chart to learn more about the levels of CKD.