Tools for Living Well with Kidney Disease

If you’re getting ready to talk to your doctor about CKD, here’s a list of questions that can help get the conversation started.

Your nephrologist and dietitian can help you address the specific needs for your current stage and plan for the next. Use these questions to help get the conversation started.

The more you share with your treatment team about your condition, the more tailored your treatment will be. Here are some questions about end-stage ESRD for you to consider.

Your care team is dedicated and committed to your success while on dialysis. Use this list of questions to help guide your conversations.

Dialysis should fit into your life, not the other way around. Our Treatment Decision Guide will help you identify the treatment type that's right for you.

Your access site is your lifeline—use this guide to help you choose the access type that is right for you.

A kidney transplant is one of the most effective treatments for ESRD. Our guide discusses some of the factors that can lead to a successful transplant.

Learn why staying for your full prescribed dialysis treatment time will help you feel better and stay out of the hospital.

Take these steps to ensure you feel your best by keeping your PD catheter clean and preventing peritonitis.

Ensure you feel your best by taking these steps to care for your hemodialysis catheter and keep it clean.

Follow a plan to have your new or secondary access placed and/or your HD catheter removed. Take action with the help of your care team to get the best access.

Learn more about the flu and ways to fight off infection so you can thrive all year long.

Good oral hygiene is important for you to feel your best. Follow these tips for a healthy mouth.

If you have CKD and aren't on dialysis yet, here’s a list of 100+ great food choices to use as a quick reference guide.

Whether you are on a low-potassium or flexible-potassium ESRD diet, this handy guide will help you make the right food choices.

Here’s a list of healthy food choices that can help you manage your potassium intake and keep your levels in check.

Use this handy guide—designed specifically for a lower-potassium lifestyle—to make healthy food choices while you shop.

Learn how to manage your fluid and sodium intake so you'll feel your best during dialysis and in between treatments.

Use these helpful tips to eat well and feel your best during the holidays.

If you’re planning to travel, our handy checklist helps you get organized with tips on what to pack and what information you should have with you.

When you’re traveling on dialysis, a little planning can go a long way. Here are some tips on how to prepare for a successful trip.

Whether you're just beginning dialysis or your circumstances have changed, this guide will help you understand your options for healthcare insurance coverage.

Understand the health insurance benefits offered by your employer and how you can continue your employee benefits while on dialysis.

Learn the basics of Medicare, parts A through D, and additional resources available to help with your coverage.

It’s important to have a list of your medications, prescriptions and any medicines that you may be allergic to, ready and in one place. Use this form to complete or update your medication information.

It’s always helpful to have all your important personal information organized in one place. Use this form to complete or update your personal information.

The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there isn’t one. Our checklist helps you plan so you’ll be ready in the event of an emergency.

Putting together an emergency food and water supply lets you eat healthy in the event of a disaster—especially if you’re forced to miss a dialysis treatment. Our checklist can guide you on how to prepare.

Being prepared is always a good idea. If you cannot receive dialysis due to a natural disaster, follow this daily meal plan until you can receive treatment.