Key takeaways:

• PD is most like your natural kidney function—it's gentler on your body and helps preserve any residual kidney function.
• PD works by using the lining of your belly, called the peritoneum, as a natural filter.
• Each fill and drain is called an “exchange,” and the number of exchanges per day depends on remaining kidney function.
• PD can be done manually during the day, or with a machine at night while you sleep—this is called automated PD.
• Hands-on training helps you feel confident and safe while doing PD at home, and 24/7 support means you're never alone.