March is National Kidney Month!
Defend your kidneys by learning about the importance of kidney health and talking to your friends and family about getting their kidney function tested. To help spread the message and drive awareness, Fresenius Kidney Care has partnered with Sean Elliott to share his journey back to the NBA after his fight with kidney disease.
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
Know the signs
Discover how to recognize the symptoms of CKD and when to talk to your doctor.
Get tested
Timely and regular testing is the best way to determine kidney function levels and diagnose CKD.
Eat Healthy
Taking action early can slow the progression of CKD. One easy move is eating a kidney-friendly diet.
Try our Mediterranean Cauliflower Pizza
Learning how to make kidney-friendly substitutions can help you
live your healthiest life while eating food you love. This pizza uses
cauliflower for the crust and is perfect for your next pizza night! Our kidney-friendly cookbook linked below includes this along with other delicious recipes.
Kidney-friendly recipes everyone will love
Try something new and make your next game day spread a slam dunk by including our sauce-less BBQ baby back ribs and our Mediterranean Cauliflower Pizza shown above! Download our free Game Day Cookbook full of healthy, delicious recipes.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic kidney disease in the United States, 2021.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR KIDNEY HEALTH
Our easy-to-read kidney health 101 infographic can help you and your loved ones understand the importance of kidney health and getting tested.
FREE KIDNEY EDUCATION CLASS
Choose an educator-led or self-guided course that covers everything from symptoms to treatment options.
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