Chronic Kidney Disease Resource Guide2024-07-09T09:24:14-05:00

Chronic Kidney Disease Resource Guide

This compilation of evidence-based recommendations, tools and resources has been created to assist providers and other healthcare professionals who screen for, diagnose, and manage individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to slow its progression and/or prevent end stage renal disease (ESRD). Each section of the toolkit is broken down by consumer and healthcare team and contains fact sheets, tool kits, and helpful resources.

The information and resources provided come from a number of national and state-level organizations listed below.

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Surveillance System
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  • National Kidney Foundation

Local/State

National

Fact Sheets

Consumers

Managing Your CKD

Providers/Healthcare Team

Toolkits

Consumers

  • Family Reunion Kidney Health Guide – Family reunion planners – or anyone planning or attending a reunion or family gathering – can use this guide from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to help make kidney health a family affair.
  • Kidney Beginnings: A Patient’s Guide to Living with Reduced Kidney Function – This 62-page book created by the American Association of Kidney Patients addresses the concerns of those at risk for kidney disease and their family members. The book features information on the kidneys and how they work, diabetes, hypertension, various medical tests, emotional issues, common medications and much more. It provides patients and family members with answers to questions about the health of their kidneys, diet and overall lifestyle.
  • Kidney Sundays: A Toolkit – Health ministry leaders – or anyone interested in bringing health programming to their congregation – can use this toolkit from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to help make the kidney connection. Companion Slides
  • Understanding Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease – This brochure created by the American Association of Kidney Patients helps you understand what anemia means, why it’s important and the most effective treatment methods.

Providers/Healthcare Team

Downloadable Documents

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