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