Resources

Resources

Patient Resources for CKD & Hypertension

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

A leading U.S. nonprofit focused on kidney health with education for patients and families.

 Patient & Family Resources — General CKD information, tips, and guides from NKF. 

👉 https://www.kidney.org/kidney-health/patient-and-family-resources

🔗 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Overview — Understand CKD stages, what it means, and how it’s managed. 

👉 https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd

🔗 High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease — Simple explanation of how hypertension and kidney disease affect each other. 

👉 https://www.kidney.org/high-blood-pressure-and-chronic-kidney-disease

🔗 DASH Diet Info for Blood Pressure & Kidneys — Diet guidance that supports blood pressure goals. 

👉 https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/dash-diet

📄 Printable NKF Fact Sheets: Tips on CKD and blood pressure (PDFs available) like their “High Blood Pressure & CKD” fact sheet. 

American Kidney Fund (AKF)

Provides education and patient support programs including financial assistance and tools.

AKF Organization Page — Learn about kidney disease education, prevention, and programs. 

👉 https://www.kidneyfund.org

🔗 AKF Community Resource Finder — Helps connect patients with local assistance and support programs. 

👉 https://www.kidneyfund.org/get-assistance/community-resource-finder

National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Part of NIH — excellent evidence-based information for patients.

High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease — Explains hypertension’s impact and ways to manage it. 

👉 https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/high-blood-pressure

🔗 Kidney Disease Management Tips — Practical lifestyle and medical guidance for people living with CKD. 

👉 https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/managing

🔗 Healthy Eating for CKD — Diet and nutrition tips including managing sodium, potassium, and phosphorus. 

👉 https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/healthy-eating-adults-chronic-kidney-disease

American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

Provides free downloadable educational brochures and webinars.

Educational Brochures & Resources — Free resources on living with kidney disease and related topics. 

👉 https://aakp.org/center-for-patient-research-and-education/educational-brochures-and-resources/

Renal Support Network (RSN)

Patient-run nonprofit focused on education and peer support.

Renal Support Network (RSN) — Info, webinars, and connections with other CKD patients. 

👉 https://www.rsnhope.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Kidney Disease Section

Patient-friendly, public health focused information.

CKD & High Blood Pressure — Tips to protect kidneys and heart for people with both conditions. 

👉 https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/risk-factors/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-and-adults-with-high-blood-pressure.html

🔗 Living with CKD — Practical lifestyle guidance and self-management. 

👉 https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/living-with/index.html

American Heart Association (AHA) – Blood Pressure Education

Helpful for patients to understand the link between hypertension and kidney health.

High Blood Pressure & Your Kidneys — How blood pressure affects kidney function and tips to manage. 

👉 https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/health-threats-from-high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-and-your-kidneys

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