As with many other chronic illnesses, chronic kidney disease is measured in stages. These stages mark the progression at which the kidneys are losing function. The stages of kidney disease are determined by a factor known as the glomerular filtration rate, or GFR. Your GFR value is determined by blood tests, specifically your creatinine levels, […]
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How to Avoid End Stage Kidney Disease
In the world of chronic health conditions, there are things you can do to make life a little easier for yourself. Most of it is following doctor’s orders, so you can start to feel better. With chronic kidney disease, however, you can actually do more than just feel better. You can actually avoid end stage […]