It’s National Kidney Month
March is a big month for basketball—and kidney health. So during National Kidney Month, help us raise awareness by sharing these facts with family and friends.
More than 1 in 7
people have chronic
kidney disease (CKD)1
90% of people
with stage 3 CKD don’t
know they have it1
2 in 5 adults
with severe CKD don’t
even know they have
kidney disease1
Teaming up to spread awareness
Fresenius Kidney Care has partnered with Sean Elliott to share his journey back to the NBA after his fight with kidney disease.
Get in the game
Spread the word about the risk factors for CKD and encourage family and friends to talk to their doctor.
Know your stats
Regular testing is the best way to stay on top of your kidney health.
A strong offense
Taking action early can slow the progression of CKD. One easy move is eating a kidney-friendly diet.
A strong offense
Taking action early can slow the progression of CKD. One easy move is eating a kidney-friendly diet.
Treatment strategies
Recently diagnosed? You have several options that can help you feel your best.
Treatment strategies
Recently diagnosed? You have several options that can help you feel your best.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic kidney disease in the United States, 2021.
FREE KIDNEY CARE CLASS
Make a play for kidney health with a class that fits your game plan. Choose the educator-led or self-guided format.
KNOW YOUR eGFR
Knowing your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is important to managing your kidney health.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Fresenius Kidney Care offers a wealth of information and resources to help you thrive with kidney disease—and to support our common goal of better health outcomes.
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