As the Chicago summer heats up and temperatures climb into the 90s, people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) means staying healthy during extreme heat requires more than simply drinking water. If you are living with CKD or are on dialysis, you know that managing your health is never quite that simple. During periods of […]
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Oct
Your kidneys are incredible filters, but how do we know if they’re working well? That’s where your lab report comes in. It can be hard to know what’s what on your report, so we’ll go over six key kidney lab tests. 1. eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) The eGFR is your most critical filtration score—it […]
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Oct
Oct
Your kidneys are essential. They clean your blood, balance electrolytes, and manage fluid. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your kidneys—so they can take care of you. The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to take care of your kidneys. Eating kidney-smart can be easy and delicious! This post […]
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Oct
Oct
You’ve probably heard of drinking eight glasses of water a day, but is that really the magic number? For most healthy adults, the sweet spot is around eleven to fifteen cups of fluids daily. Let’s talk about staying hydrated and why it’s so helpful for your kidneys. What Counts as a Fluid? Many people jump […]