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• Prevention & Awareness
• Patient Education
• Patient Stories
• Advocacy

When Emerald Marie learned her uncle had kidney failure, she didn’t hesitate to act.

NKF Patient Journey

Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.

CKD Basics Course

Learn about the basics of kidney disease, how it is measured, and what happens if you have kidney failure.

Answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease.

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• Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis)
• Phosphorus and Your Diet
• Potassium in Your CKD Diet
• CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?
• Sodium and Your CKD Diet: How to Spice Up Your Cooking

Tools & Resources

Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health

Find a Dietitian

Looking for guidance on a kidney-friendly diet? Find a dietician in your area.

Your home for resources on eating with kidney disease or to care for your overall kidney health.

• Treatment & Support

• Dialysis
• Transplant
• Clinical trials
• Healthcare Resources
• Wellness
• Community Connection

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• Dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Home Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Depression and Dialysis

NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor.

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• Kidney Transplant
• Xenotransplantation
• The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
• Care After Kidney Transplant

Considering a kidney transplant? We’ll help you get started.

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• Clinical Trials
• Are Clinical Trials Safe?
• Finding out More about Clinical Trials
• Kidney Disease Clinical Trial Directory
• Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial

Join the KidneyCARE Study

Advance kidney research by sharing your experience living with kidney disease.

Impact Patient-Centered Research

Kidney Research Connect matches you with research projects based on your connection to kidney disease.

Insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn about insurance options and choosing a plan that is right for you.

Implementing coping strategies and practicing self-care are essential components in effectively managing illness and promoting overall health and well-being.

As a dialysis patient or transplant recipient you may be wondering — are vaccines safe for me? Do I need them?