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    1. About Kidney Disease
      1. OVERVIEW
      2. Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
      3. Kidney Disease Stages
      4. What Is a Nephrologist?
      5. What to Expect with CKD
      6. Kidney Disease Management
      7. Understanding Acute Kidney Injury
      8. How Kidneys Work
      9. Take a FREE CLASS on Kidney Disease
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      1. OVERVIEW
      2. Dialysis Basics
      3. Benefits of Home Dialysis
      4. Home Peritoneal Dialysis
      5. Home Hemodialysis
      6. Sign up to Talk to a Home Dialysis Expert
      7. In-Center Hemodialysis
      8. Transplant
      9. Insurance & Managing Costs
      10. Choosing Not to Treat
    3. Life On Dialysis
      1. OVERVIEW
      2. Your Emotional Health While on Dialysis
      3. Staying Engaged
      4. Staying Healthy
      5. Dialysis Travel Services and Information
      6. Tips for Loved Ones
      7. PatientHub
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      3. Managing Your Diet
      4. Fluid Management on Dialysis
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      1. About Kidney Disease
        1. Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
          1. Symptoms
          2. Risk Factors
          3. Causes
          4. Diagnosis and Testing
          5. GFR Calculator
        2. Kidney Disease Stages
          1. Stage 1
          2. Stage 2
          3. Stage 3
          4. Stage 4
          5. Stage 5
        3. What Is a Nephrologist?
        4. What to Expect with CKD
        5. Kidney Disease Management
          1. Kidney Diet Basics
          2. CKD Medications
          3. Your Kidney Care Team
          4. Diabetes
          5. High Blood Pressure
        6. Understanding Acute Kidney Injury
          1. Acute Kidney Injury Treatment and Recovery
        7. How Kidneys Work
        8. Take a FREE CLASS on Kidney Disease
      2. Treatments
        1. Dialysis Basics
          1. How Does a Hemodialysis Machine Work
          2. Starting Dialysis
          3. Types of Dialysis Access
          4. Your Care Plan
          5. Dialysis Medications
          6. Monitoring Your Lab Results
        2. Benefits of Home Dialysis
        3. Home Peritoneal Dialysis
          1. What to Expect
          2. Getting Prepared
          3. PD Access
          4. PD Training
          5. PD Monitoring
          6. Your Care Team
        4. Home Hemodialysis
          1. What to Expect
          2. Getting Prepared
          3. HD Training
          4. HD Monitoring
          5. Your Care Team
        5. Sign up to Talk to a Home Dialysis Expert
        6. In-Center Hemodialysis
          1. In-Center Treatment Options
          2. What to Expect
          3. Types of Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
          4. Your Care Team
          5. How to Choose a Center
        7. Transplant
          1. Finding a Kidney Donor
          2. Considering Kidney Donation
        8. Insurance & Managing Costs
          1. Understanding Medicare Coverage
          2. Understanding Medicare Advantage
          3. Understanding Employer Plans
        9. Choosing Not to Treat
      3. Life On Dialysis
        1. Your Emotional Health While on Dialysis
          1. Managing Your Emotions
          2. Talking About Dialysis
          3. Intimacy
          4. Body Image and Dialysis
          5. Building Your Dialysis Support Network
        2. Staying Engaged
          1. Tips for Working While on Dialysis
          2. In-Center Activities
          3. Hobbies
        3. Staying Healthy
          1. Managing Your Time on Dialysis
          2. Dialysis & Exercise
          3. Weight Management
          4. Avoiding Infection
          5. Managing Multiple Conditions
          6. Fighting the Flu
        4. Dialysis Travel Services and Information
        5. Tips for Loved Ones
          1. In-Center Hemodialysis
          2. At-Home Hemodialysis
          3. At-Home Peritoneal Dialysis
        6. PatientHub
      4. Recipes & Nutrition
        1. Recipes
        2. Managing Your Diet
          1. Eating Well on a CKD Diet
          2. Eating Well on a Dialysis Diet
          3. Salt and Kidney Disease
          4. Potassium and Kidney Disease
          5. Phosphorus and Kidney Disease
          6. Talking With Your Dietitian
        3. Fluid Management on Dialysis
        4. Dialysis Diet Planning
          1. Kidney-Friendly Shopping
          2. Eating Out
          3. Holiday Diet Tips
          4. A Chef’s Advice | Chef Aaron McCargo on Kidney Friendly Meals
        5. Cookbooks
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      Life On Dialysis

      Thriving on dialysis means looking after your emotional wellbeing and your physical health to enjoy the lifestyle you love.

      Staying true to your passions and health goals—and getting the support you need—can help you have your best experience living with dialysis.
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      Learn about how dialysis can affect your personal life.

      Focusing on emotions

      Learning to balance life with treatment means taking good care of your emotional health.
      Get Tips
      Staying active on dialysis.

      Staying active & engaged

      There are big benefits to being active and keeping up with activities you love.
      Learn More
      Learn to stay active while on dialysis.

      Managing overall health

      Staying your healthiest can help you feel your best and make dialysis more effective.
      Read How

      3 ways to get the most out of dialysis treatment

      Taking an active role in your care can help you feel more in control and stay your healthiest, which can help you keep leading a full, satisfying life.

      1. Stay involved in your Care Plan
        Your Care Plan is the blueprint for your kidney disease treatment. Your doctors and your care team will review your personalized Care Plan with you regularly to check in and make sure you're on track with treatment. This is a great opportunity to speak up and stay engaged.
      2. Advocate for yourself
        You are the most important person on your care team—and the most qualified to talk about how you're feeling. Reach out to your care team if you have questions, if you aren't feeling well, or you have an issue and don't know how to solve it. We are always here to support you.
      3. Complete every minute of your treatment
        Whether you're still getting used to dialysis or you feel like an old pro, every minute of your prescribed dialysis treatment counts. Your treatment schedule is personalized to your body's exact needs. Completing each dialysis session as prescribed is important to your health.
      See How To Feel Your Best On Dialysis
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      Pursuing passions while on home hemodialysis

      Natalie loves to craft. See how she works dialysis in with her hobbies and busy lifestyle.
      Read Natalie’s Story

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      Building a support network

      A strong support network is essential to thriving on dialysis. Take some time to talk about living with dialysis and kidney disease with your family and friends—and keep them updated on how you’re doing. Your loved ones will want to hear about how you’re feeling and learn how they can help support you as a care partner. Remember, keeping up with your social connections is important to your well-being!
      Learn To Create Your Own Support Network

      Talk to a home dialysis expert

      TALK TO A HOME DIALYSIS EXPERT

      Home dialysis is one of the best dialysis treatments for ESRD. Find out if it’s the right treatment option for you.

      Sign Up To Learn More
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      JOIN OUR THRIVING ONLINE CKD COMMUNITY

      Find encouragement in our online forum. Come connect, ask questions, and share experiences about living with kidney disease.
      Sign Up Now
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      Your social worker is here for you

      Your social worker is an important member of your care team who can work closely with you, your family, and any care partners to help guide your care journey. After all, you’re more than just your kidneys—you are a whole person, living with dialysis and facing a new challenge.

      Your social worker can support you in:

      • Adjusting to living with dialysis
      • Taking control of your health
      • Feeling like you're not alone
      • Managing stress
      • Connecting with family and friends
      • Getting comfortable with treatment
      Find Our How Your Social Worker Can Help

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      TRAVELING AND NEED DIALYSIS?

      If you need to go on a trip, plan ahead to keep up with your treatment while you’re away from home. We’re here to help.

      Contact Travel Services
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      Healthy approaches to living well on dialysis

      From forming everyday habits to making longer-term decisions, taking steps to stay your healthiest—inside and out—can help you thrive.

      • Keep your routine
        There are a number of advantages to continuing to work and pursuing hobbies while on dialysis. Staying busy with the things you like to do can help you maintain a sense of normalcy.
      • Eat well with kidney disease
        Part of staying healthy on dialysis involves eating a kidney-friendly diet that supports your health and well-being. Your dietitian can help you find kidney-friendly foods you enjoy—that help you feel your best.
      • Consider your treatment options
        Choosing the dialysis method that works best with your unique lifestyle is important. The easier it is to fit dialysis into your life, the easier it is to keep up with treatment. Most people can choose any dialysis option—including peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, or in-center hemodialysis—and many people switch dialysis methods at some point during treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel like your needs are changing.
      • Monitor your health online
        Stay up-to-date on your latest lab results, order home dialysis supplies, or connect with your care team using our on line PatientHub. You can access your health information anytime using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Register for PatientHub here.

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      Considering a transplant

      If you haven’t talked to your doctor about a kidney transplant, ask if you’re a good candidate. A kidney transplant is closest to natural kidney function and considered the most effective treatment for kidney failure. Your eligibility depends on your overall health, a good kidney donor match, and the right timing.
      Explore a Kidney Transplant
      Ron Corbin's transplant story

      “She just called me one day and said ‘Dad, I’m a match.’”

      —Ron, received transplant in 2018
      Watch Ron’s Transplant Story
      Kidney friendly recipes

      FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE RECIPE

      Kidney-friendly cooking just got tastier! Get big-and-bold flavorful recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and desserts on a kidney diet.

      Get recipes
      My Reason Transforming Kidney Research

      JOIN THE MY REASON® RESEARCH PROGRAM

      Help researchers better understand the causes and potential treatments for kidney disease and associated conditions. 
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