Don’t Forget – March is National Kidney Month

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sent this bulletin at 03/10/2021 11:00 AM EST

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Helpful Tips for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting 37 million U.S. adults and is often overlooked until symptoms appear. As we continue to observe National Kidney Month this March, learn how adopting a healthy lifestyle can help manage and slow the progression of CKD and its complications.

Watch this video for tips to help people with CKD take charge of their kidney health.

Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and Dr. Jonnie Hamilton

Join Us on Facebook Live
Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and Medical Manager Dr. Jonnie Hamilton will go LIVE on March 12 at 12 p.m. EST to discuss preventing and managing CKD.

Blog Post for Health Care Professionals
Get resources for managing patients who have CKD and encourage them to build healthy habits from NIDDK’s Diabetes Discoveries & Practice Blog.

Share With Your Community
Use the free materials in our National Kidney Month toolkit, including a flyer and social media messages, for community outreach efforts.