Starting on Dialysis Having stage 5 kidney failure or end stage kidney disease (ESKD) and starting on dialysis can be over-whelming. For many people, starting…

Kidney transplantation is often considered as a treatment option by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis. Referrals for kidney transplant can…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 1 in every 7 adults (1). That’s 37 million people in the United States — and 90% of those…

Did you know that chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes in stages? There are five stages of CKD and you may have heard from your doctor…

The term “plant-based” eating does not yet have a strict definition and may cause confusion among health-focused consumers. In fact, there are many other terms…

Uncontrolled diabetes can be dangerous, especially for the kidneys. The kidneys can be damaged by high blood sugar levels. This damage is permanent and can…

If you have been told you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may be familiar with the lab values BUN and creatinine. BUN stands for…

Have you been looking for a low phosphorus chocolate fix? Well, Easy Low Phosphorus Fudge might be a great option for you! Many of the patients…

Have you been on the hunt for an easy-to-make crowd pleaser? Well, look no further. These Sweet ‘n’ Sour Meatballs are a hit! I have…

Sometimes I look at the label on a food after eating it and discover the sodium content is much higher than expected. The lesson learned…