Managing CKD & Preventing Progression

Did your latest labs come back with a number called UACR flagged in bold? Or maybe your doctor mentioned “a little protein in your urine” on the way out the door. And you’ve been Googling ever since. If so, you’re not alone. When it comes to proteinuria and CKD, it’s one of the most common

Has your physician mentioned Farxiga or Jardiance? Maybe you saw a commercial and wondered if it applied to you. Or maybe you were handed a new prescription and thought, “Wait, isn’t this a diabetes medication? I don’t even have diabetes.” You’re not alone in that confusion. And it’s a really good question to ask. SGLT2

Has your doctor talked to you about a GLP-1 medicine for your kidney disease? Maybe you have seen ads for Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. You might wonder if one of these could help your kidneys too. If you feel confused about GLP-1 medicines and kidney disease, you are not alone. This is a very new

Have you ever had a kidney stone? Then you already know how much it hurts. Maybe you just found out you have one. Maybe you’re scared of getting another one. Either way, you are not alone. You’ve probably already searched online. One site says to avoid oxalate. Another says to eat more calcium. A third

Could you answer if someone asked, “Why are kidneys important?” When we think about chronic kidney disease (CKD), we often focus on changes to diet, medications, or dialysis. But before we explore those areas, it’s helpful to understand what the kidneys actually do. This article breaks down the 7 functions of the kidney and how

Low protein diets can be a very helpful thing for keeping your kidneys. Learn more about how to make sure you’re doing it right!