African Americans and Kidney Disease (Fact Sheet)
Highlights key facts about the impact of CKD on African Americans and statistics related to kidney disease in U.S.
In English
Highlights key facts about the impact of CKD on African Americans and statistics related to kidney disease in U.S.
In English
Explains the risk factors for CKD and the importance of getting tested.
In Spanish
For general practice dietitians providing medical nutrition therapy to patients who are not on dialysis.
In English
A brochure for people with CKD about using medicines. Encourages patients to turn to pharmacists for information and support.
English
A brochure about the basics of CKD for recently diagnosed patients
English
A reference on estimating kidney function for prescription medication dosage.
English
Provides an overview of the basics of nutrition and CKD.
English
Tear-off pad with 50 easy-to-read patient education sheets for explaining urine albumin and GFR results with patients. Back of pad includes talking points for providers.
English
Tear-off pad with 50 easy-to-read patient education sheets for explaining urine albumin and GFR results with patients. Back of pad includes talking points for providers. Chinese.
Chinese
Tear-off pad with 50 easy-to-read patient education sheets for explaining urine albumin and GFR results with patients. Back of pad includes talking points for providers. Spanish.
Spanish
Tear-off pad with 50 easy-to-read patient education sheets for explaining urine albumin and GFR results with patients. Back of pad includes talking points for providers. Vietnamese.
Vietnamese
Encourages families to discuss the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and CKD at family reunions. For use by family reunion planners or health champions. Only one copy needed per family.
English
Explains the key risk factors for CKD and the importance of getting tested.
English
Cost: First 50 copies free. Additional packages of 50: $5.00.
Presents four CKD education concepts for use with patients with diabetes.
English
For use when estimating kidney function for adults and children. Downloadable PDA version available.
English
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Explains risk factors for kidney disease, the importance of getting their child's urine tested, and the availability of treatment.
English
Explains risk factors for kidney disease and importance of urine testing.
English
Provides basic facts about CKD in U.S.
English
Explains the key risk factors for CKD and the importance of getting tested. Informs about the Family Reunion Health Guide. Can be used as an insert for other publications.
English
Provides faith-based organizations with tools and materials to discuss kidney health at their programs and events.
English
Explains the key risk factors for kidney disease and the importance of getting tested. Suitable for any event, including faith-based events and family reunions.
English
Lists healthy eating tips and recipes with links to other resources.
English
Explains the key risk factors for chronic kidney disease and the importance of getting tested. Informs of the Family Reunion Health Guide and Kidney Sundays Toolkit.
English
An interactive PDF with fields for entering key clinical information to help referring physicians share patient information with nephrologists. Form can be downloaded, saved, and printed.
English
A report summarizing the burden of CKD, NKDEP's efforts to address disparities and improve care, and the program's future directions. Describes NKDEP's initiatives as organized by the Chronic Care Model.
English
Answers key questions about diabetes and kidney health.
English
Provides answers to common questions about high blood pressure and kidney health.
English
Answers important questions about the risk factors for kidney disease, testing, and what people can do to protect their kidneys.
English
Evaluating Patients with Diabetes for Kidney Disease presents key information about assessing GFR and UACR for diabetes educators and other healthcare professionals.
English
A summary of the Workshop sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in October 2010 that focused on type 2 translational research for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
English
For educating patients with CKD on food label reading.
English
For educating patients with CKD on phosphorous.
English
For educating patients with CKD on potassium.
English
For educating patients with CKD on protein.
English
For educating patients with CKD on sodium.
English
Highlights key facts about the impact of kidney disease on African Americans and statistics related to kidney disease in the United States.
English
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