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Explains how kidney disease can lead to anemia, the kidneys’ role in making red blood cells, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of anemia in kidney disease.

Overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD), a progressive disease that can damage the kidneys. Kidney disease may get worse over time and lead to kidney failure.

Learn how people with diabetes can prevent heart problems. This tip sheet also helps you track your A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

Explains normal kidney function and the possible causes of solitary kidney, the possible effects of solitary kidney, and ways to protect kidney function.

Overview of renal artery stenosis (RAS) and renovascular hypertension. Describes causes of RAS, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.

Pasa revista a los fundamentos de la presión arterial alta y el efecto que tiene en los riñones. Explica los signos de daño renal y las formas de prevenirlo.

Overview of islet transplantation, an experimental treatment for type 1 diabetes. Healthy islets are taken from a donated pancreas and placed in a recipient.

Explains how the right diet choices can protect kidney function in the late stages of kidney failure. Discusses ways to moderate protein intake.

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment for nephrotic syndrome in adults.

Your kidneys contribute to healthy bones and kidney disease can lead to various bone problems. Learn about diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease.