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Anemia in Kidney Disease This fact sheet gives an overview of anemia, which is a common complication of kidney disease.

Bone Disease and Kidney Failure This fact sheet talks about bone disease as a common complication for people with kidney failure.

Diabetes and Your Kidneys An important brochure for anyone with diabetes. Talks about basic tests, answers to common questions, and tips for staying healthy.

Facts about Kidney Disease A quick and basic brochure that talks about the kidneys and kidney disease.

Healthy Eating for Hemodialysis A great brochure for anyone on hemodialysis. Explains what diet changes may be needed and why.

High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys For anyone with high blood pressure, this is a must read! Explains how high blood pressure affects the kidneys and how the kidneys affect high blood pressure.

Kidney Disease: What Do I Need to Know? This fact sheet provides an overview on kidney disease, signs of kidney disease and tests used to detect kidney disease.

Kidney Disease: What Do I Need to Know? (African American) This fact sheet provides an overview on kidney disease, signs of kidney disease and tests used to detect kidney disease. Highlights the increased risk for kidney disease in the African American population.

Kidney Disease: What Do I Need to Know? (Hispanic) This fact sheet provides an overview on kidney disease, signs of kidney disease and tests used to detect kidney disease. Highlights the increased risk of kidney disease in the Hispanic population.

Kidney Health Tracker This kidney health card gives basic information about the risks and tests for kidney disease. It also lets you compare your lab results to the normal results for several common blood tests.

Kidney Problems in Children A brief overview of common kidney problems in children.

Kidney Stones A quick and simple fact sheet for kidney stones.

Know Your Blood Work: eGFR A fact sheet to help you understand your eGFR.

Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease A great place to start if you've just been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Includes information about important diet changes and possible side effects.

Medicare's Preventive Care Services A booklet from the American Dietetic Association about Medicare preventive services, including Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), that are available to diabetes and kidney disease patients.

Organ Transplantation and Your Mouth If you are an organ transplant patient, you are at risk for serious mouth problems. Your medical condition and side effects from your transplant medications can affect your oral health and complicate dental care. This fact sheet identifies problems you may encounter and explains how you can help keep your mouth healthy.

Patient Programs This fact sheet provides an overview on the services the American Kidney Fund offers to help kidney patients.

Programs and Services An overview of many programs and services the American Kidney Fund offers.

Treating Anemia This fact sheet answers some questions for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or on dialysis who are receiving Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) to treat their anemia. Created in association with The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC), National Kidney Foundation (NKF), Renal Physicians Association (RPA) and Renal Support Network (RSN).

You, Diabetes and Your Kidneys A quick look at how diabetes can affect the kidneys.

You, Your Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys A quick look at how blood pressure can affect the kidneys.