Call AKF HelpLine at 1-866-300-2900 or submit a question online for information about kidney disease, including prevention, treatment, financial assistance, organ donation, and support programs.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
American Kidney Fund
Common questions about kidney health, renal dialysis, transplantation, organ and tissue donation, and paying for treatment are answered here.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
American Kidney Fund
From free educational Webinars to Twitter updates and recent photos, this multimedia section was developed so you can connect with other PKD patients and learn from each other's experiences.
Review Date: February 11, 2013
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation
This guide will help you talk to your family about kidney disease and its connection to diabetes and high blood pressure, two leading causes of kidney failure which affects African Americans more than other groups.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®) offers free screening for those at risk - anyone 18 years and older with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease. Locate a screening near you.
Review Date: June 21, 2011
National Kidney Foundation
Learn how to read food labels to determine levels of sodium, potassium, phosphorous and ingredients that are of special concern for kidney patients who have dietary restrictions.
Review Date: February 04, 2013
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
Learn about the link between diabetes, kidney and heart disease and how blood glucose control is the best way to lower your risk of both kidney and heart disease.
Review Date: June 12, 2012
National Kidney Foundation
This Electronic Newsletter was created as an educational resource for those who may be at risk for kidney failure. The newsletter offers useful information on diabetes, high blood pressure and other ailments that may lead to kidney failure.
Review Date: January 06, 2012
American Association of Kidney Patients
Find answers to common questions and updates about Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) for kidney patients.
Review Date: November 14, 2012
National Kidney Foundation
The Kidney Kitchen offers many delicious recipes. To help you choose those that may be appropriate for you, each recipe is labeled to clarify whether it's intended for people on dialysis, those with diabetes and/or those with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Review Date: March 11, 2012
National Kidney Foundation
Test your knowledge about kidney disease and learn if you are at risk for chronic kidney disease. After the quiz, order a free copy of the 20–page brochure "Are You at Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease?" available in English or Spanish.
Review Date: June 21, 2011
National Kidney Foundation
Download free brochures on exercise for dialysis patients, tips for traveling, employment and vocational rehabilitation, and more.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
Life Options Rehabilitation Program
If you are overweight or obese, you have a greater chance of developing diabetes or high blood pressure, which are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease. Learn how you can reduce your risk for these serious diseases by losing excess weight.
Review Date: April 11, 2012
National Kidney Foundation
The Kidney & Urology Foundation of America offers scholarships and awards to stimulate education, enable rehabilitation and allow individuals to live productively with renal and urologic disease.
Review Date: March 17, 2011
Kidney and Urology Foundation of America
The American Kidney Fund helps more than 87,000 kidney patients in the United States with health insurance premiums and other treatment-related expenses that insurance does not cover.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
American Kidney Fund
Having kidney failure influences a child's self-image and relationships with peers and family. It can lead to behavior problems and make achieving goals more difficult. Being aware of these problems can help you recognize that your child may need some additional guidance.
Review Date: February 04, 2013
NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - NIDDK
Learn the kidneys' vital role in keeping the body healthy, what you can do to maintain kidney health, and how to recognize trouble signs and choose a treatment.
Review Date: June 12, 2012
National Kidney Foundation
Diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney disease. African Americans have a higher rate of kidney failure than any other group of people. Learn how you can take preventive measures to guard against kidney disease.
Review Date: February 04, 2013
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
This booklet has important information about cancer of the kidney. It discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has information to help patients cope with kidney cancer.
Review Date: March 27, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
This chart illustrates the normal ranges for BUN, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and other blood values that are important for kidney patients to monitor their health status.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
