Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

The number one cause of kidney disease is diabetes. Understanding this connection is the first step to helping avoid kidney problems. Kidney disease affects one in seven adults in the U.S. The Living with Diabetes, Kidney Care initiative, supported in part by DaVita, can help you improve your lifestyle to manage your health.

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Get Relief. Get Comfort. Get Kidney Smart®.

You and your loved ones will get the key information on how to best manage late-stage CKD. Kidney Smart is a no-cost kidney education class from DaVita delivered by kidney experts.

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Fight back against CKD

Where are you in your journey? Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has chronic kidney disease (CKD).[1] Because the symptoms of CKD are often mild and go undetected, it’s critical to understand the risk factors and take necessary steps to protect your health. We are here to help you! 

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  • I'm living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

  • I'm diagnosed with late-stage kidney disease

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Late-Stage Kidney Disease

Stage 4 or stage 5 of chronic kidney disease means the kidneys are losing more of their function. Get helpful information on how to manage late-stage kidney disease.

Here is some expert advice from nephrologists that can help you manage advanced CKD along with five things to discuss with your doctor.

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Ask the Experts: How to Have a Conversation about Obesity Care with Your Health Care Provider

Thursday, September 19, 2024
08:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M.
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2024 Step Out: DC/MD/NOVA

Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:30 A.M. - 03:00 P.M.
900 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC, 20562

Kidney Smart® Class

Monday, September 23, 2024
03:00 P.M. - 04:30 P.M.
Katy Clinic, 323 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450

Cooking Class: Baked Chicken Empanadas

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
07:00 P.M. - 08:00 P.M.

2024 Tour de Cure: Northern California

Sunday, September 29, 2024
06:30 A.M. - 05:00 P.M.
1501 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94304

Ask the Experts: The Latest in Type 2 Diabetes and Technology

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.

2024 Step Out: Philadelphia

Saturday, October 19, 2024
09:00 A.M. - 03:00 P.M.
4747 S Broad St #120, Philadelphia, PA, 19112

Ask the Experts: Obesity Care Treatments: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Thursday, October 24, 2024
08:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M.

2024 Tour de Cure: Texas

Saturday, October 26, 2024
06:30 A.M. - 03:00 P.M.
7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney, TX, 75071

Discover the latest clinical practice recommendations and learn more about the management of diabetic kidney disease with our primary care professional resources below.

2024 Abridged Standards of Care

This collection provides an abridged version of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Care in Diabetes—2024 designed especially for primary care professionals.

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Key Resources for Your Journey

Take Charge of Your Diabetes & Kidney Health

5 Steps to Take When Diagnosed with Late Stage Kidney Disease
Dialogue with ADA - What you Need to Know: Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Kidney-Friendly Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup
Kidney Smart® Coffee Talk: Connecting the Dots Between Diabetes and Kidney Disease
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