A1c: What does it mean?

People with diabetes or at risk for diabetes often hear from healthcare professionals or their primary care physician about controlling their A1c, but what exactly is an A1c?

3 BLOOD TESTS YOU SHOULD GET IF YOU HAVE DIABETES

Written by Guest Blogger: Jenny Hart This article is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness or condition. The views expressed here are those...

THE FLU AND YOUR KIDNEYS

Every year you see the commercials and flyers reminding you to get your flu shot. If they serve their purpose and you get your...

Infection Risks: How to minimize them?

Thousands of patients each day undergo kidney dialysis treatment across the United States. These patients are at an increased risk for infection because the hemodialysis process requires frequent use of catheters or needles to access the bloodstream. Patients who undergo hemodialysis have weakened immune systems, which increase their risk for infection. They require frequent hospitalizations and surgery where they might acquire an infection.

What You Need to Know About Religious Fasting: But, what happens...

The views expressed here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or Kibow Biotech Fasting and Kidney Illness Fasting is...

High Potassium (Hyperkalemia)

Written By: Jim Myers The views here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech. HYPERKALEMIA...

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PSORIASIS AND KIDNEY DISEASE

*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or to...

Appointing a Health Care Agent: What You Should Know?

*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent...

HOW TO KEEP NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS WHEN CHRONICALLY ILL

The views expressed here are those of the author and may not be those of The Hope and/or its sponsor Kibow Biotech. People who are...

What ‘re-opening’ means for Kidney Patients and what they should expect.

Written By: James Myers These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,...