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Living Successfully with Kidney Disease

People with kidney disease can live long and live well. Learn about your role in helping yourself or your loved one to stay as healthy as possible in this introduction to Kidney School.

Kidneys: How They Work, How They Fail, What You Can Do

For people at any stage of kidney disease, knowledge is power. Knowing the signs and symptoms of kidney failure can help you to get the treatment you need to feel your best.

Treatment Options for Kidney Failure

Did you know that dialysis isn't always done with a machine? Or that kidney transplants can come from unrelated living donors? Whether you're new to kidney disease or a long-time veteran, you can learn something new about the pros and cons of kidney treatments in this module.

Working with Your Health Care Team

You are the most important member of your health care team. Learning the roles of other care team members will help you ask your questions of the right people, so you'll be more likely to get the answers you need.

Following Your Treatment Plan

Every day, with every meal and every medication, you make choices that can affect your health outcomes. Learn the how's and why's of following your medications, meal plans, fluids, and for people on dialysis treatments.

Coping with Kidney Disease

Despite kidney disease, you are still you. In this module, learn about typical stages of adjustment, and find resources and ideas to help you live long and live well.

Anemia and Kidney Disease

Anemia, a shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells, can cause heart damage in people with kidney disease. Learn how to protect yourself and be sure you're getting the testing and treatment you need.

Understanding Kidney Lab Tests

Many people with kidney disease don't know that they can use their lab test results as a tool to see how well they're doing;and avoid some complications. How? Learn all about it in this module.