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NKDEP: Helping People Better Understand and Manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with CKD, the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP), an initiative of the National Institutes of Health, has a number of materials that can help you better understand and manage CKD. The "Chronic Kidney Disease: What Does It Mean for Me?" brochure has information about the basics of CKD, including its impact on lifestyle and diet. The "Chronic Kidney Disease and Medicines: What You Need to Know" brochure offers key information for people with CKD about taking medicines and CKD.

NKDEP also created a series of short videos that answer common questions about the kidneys, CKD, and kidney failure treatment options (transplantation and dialysis). In addition, the NKDEP offers a series of nutrition fact sheets for people with CKD that can be useful during diet counseling sessions with dietitians or other health care professionals.

To explore, order, and/or download NKDEP's materials for free, please visit http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/resources.shtml. If you have questions about the Program's materials or about CKD, please send an email to nkdep@info.niddk.nih.gov.