Talk to Your Doctor About AMKD

Every person has the APOL1 (apolipoprotein L1) gene. However, mutations of the gene can raise the chance of kidney disease in people of Western and Central African descent, which may include people who identify as African American, Afro-Caribbean or Latina or Latino. Learn how to talk to your doctor about APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) with our guide.