Kidney Basics
Welcome to your first lesson, where you will learn how your kidneys work and how they are affected by kidney disease.
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A message from your instructor
What do your kidneys do? (video)
Introduction to Kidney Health
How your kidneys work (video)
How Your Kidneys Work
Basic Functions Quiz
How are you doing?
ABCs of Kidney Disease (video)
Stages of Kidney Disease
Living with kidney failure (video)
Treating Kidney Failure
Understanding Your Lab Values (video)
Know Your Kidney Numbers
Kidney Disease Quiz
How are you doing?
Preparing For Your Health Care Visit (NIDDK)
Tips for talking to your doctor
Cynthia Allison's Story (video)
Living with CKD | Teresa (video)
Lab Tests Saved Anthony's Life (video)
Kidney Basics Quiz
Resources for you
How are you feeling now?