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Patient Education

Kidney Health Resources

Practical education to help you understand kidney health and treatment decisions.

North Sound Patient Education

Download our concise guides. Individual recommendations may differ based on kidney function, laboratory results, medications and other conditions.

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease

CKD, common causes, important kidney numbers and kidney protection.

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Potassium & Kidney Disease

Food choices, label reading and individualized potassium goals.

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Phosphorus & Kidney Disease

Phosphate additives, food choices and phosphate-binder guidance.

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Protein & Chronic Kidney Disease

Protein needs before dialysis versus during dialysis.

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Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease

Home blood-pressure monitoring, sodium, medications and kidney protection.

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Preparing for Dialysis

Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, access planning, transplant and preparation.

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Medications & Kidney Safety

NSAIDs, over-the-counter products, supplements, renal dosing and medication safety.

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Trusted National Resources

NIDDK

Kidney disease, nutrition, blood pressure and kidney failure education.

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National Kidney Foundation

Patient education and kidney health resources.

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American Kidney Fund

Kidney education and patient resources.

Visit AKF →

These resources are for general education and are not a substitute for individualized medical advice.