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The CDC recommends that adults keep their added sugar intake to 10% or less of their total daily...
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Prior to 2006, Audra Skibo was dealing with mysterious health problems. At first, doctors believed...
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Seeing someone you love go through kidney failure can be incredibly scary and frustrating. You may...
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Ansara Piebenga is the parent of a child kidney transplant recipient. Elizabeth Fortune has spent...
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By Mary Baliker, NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee Co-Chair
As a person living with kidney disease...
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In March 2020, Patrick Gee, a former dialysis patient and five-year kidney transplant recipient,...
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Adjusting to fluid restrictions can be difficult, but with the right support and mindset, we know...
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On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing, “A System in Need...
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Reading your comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) results doesn’t have to be intimidating....
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Picture a gamer: you might see a young teen with color-changing lights in the back. Maybe a college...
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Your loved one’s personality is as unique as their healthcare needs. By learning about their...
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The summer heat can make it more difficult to adhere to your fluid and food restrictions, but...
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National Kidney Foundation patient advocates played an integral role in The Scientific Registry of...
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40%-50%of people with kidney disease experience hyperkalemia or high potassium. A healthcare...
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Raise your hand if you've ever spent hours reading through lists of medical conditions after...
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Jumping out of planes and diving with sharks - Corey Zaretsky has always had an adventurous side....
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A surprise diagnosis of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and stage 5 kidney disease flipped Jason...
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Finding a living donor can sound scary and overwhelming. Where do you start and what are the best...