Hydration becomes very important when you are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 2–3 — especially during hot summer months. But many people feel confused about what they should actually drink. Should you drink more water? Avoid potassium? Stay away from...
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the foremost contributor to chronic kidney disease (CKD) just behind uncontrolled diabetes. Unfortunately, you can have high blood pressure for many years and not know it. Chances are, however, that if you have CKD, you have high...
This blog was written by Cami Bremer, MPH, RD, LD, DCES How does diabetes affect the kidneys? 40% of people living with diabetes will develop kidney disease. Diabetes is a disease that causes high blood sugar. This can be caused by lack of insulin or defects in the...
You’ve probably been hearing about apple cider vinegar (ACV) for some time. I certainly have. The first time I ever became aware of its potential health benefits was about 10 years ago when I was talking with an acquaintance. I noticed that her hair was shiny...
Diabetes What are the most common CKD risk factors? Diabetic kidney disease is the most common cause of CKD in the United States. [1] Over 30% of patients with diabetes will develop kidney disease within their lifetime. These patients are at greater risk of morbidity...