Free guide
Kidney disease can be
silent for years.
The Kidney Guide explains the blood and urine tests that help detect kidney disease, the major risk factors, and the questions worth asking at your next visit.
According to the CDC, about 37 million U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, and about 9 in 10 of them do not know it. Source: CDC
What is inside
Six things the guide covers.
A free PDF written by a board-certified nephrologist, in plain English.
The blood and urine tests used to assess kidney function and kidney damage
A short risk check, and questions to bring to your own clinician
Common warning signs, and why symptoms alone cannot diagnose kidney disease
Medication classes that have changed kidney care
Supplements and over-the-counter products worth discussing with your clinician
An evidence-based eating pattern and daily habits that can complement medical care
The guide is general education. It does not replace a conversation with your own physician.
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