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Think of everyone who cares for you as part of your team. Each team member plays a different role in caring for your kidney disease. You are the most important member of your care team, so ask questions and take an active role in your care!
Many people with an uncertain or new diagnosis of a rare kidney disease want to do their own research to learn more. But it is easy to get lost or confused. Stay on track by following the tips below. However, always check information you find with your kidney care team members. O...
As the caregiver for someone with kidney disease, you are an important part of their health care team. Your support allows them to focus on finding the cause of their kidney disease and how to treat it.
Having kidney disease can be hard for you and your parents, especially if your doctor is not sure what is causing it. Consider these ways to take care of yourself and learn more about kidney disease.
Learn about microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)—the causes, symptoms, treatment and how it affects your kidneys.
Explore the symptoms, treatment, outlook and transition of care for pediatric lupus nephritis. Learn how the American Kidney Fund provides valuable information about this condition to help individuals and families affected by pediatric lupus nephritis.
Learn about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and how these medicines work to slow down the damage to your kidneys and progression to end-stage kidney disease.
SGLT2 inhibitors are medicines that represent a promising option for many who are trying to keep their kidney disease from getting worse.These medicines can help manage your blood sugar andbe used to treat diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart disease. Learn more abo...
Learn about statins, a type of medicine that can lower the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (or bad cholesterol) in your blood. They can also slow down cholesterol sticking in blood vessels even in people with normal cholesterol.LDL cholesterol can help to de...