The CDC’s 2026 national estimate says 37 million U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, and about 9 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it. Read the CDC report.
What is inside
- 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