May 6, 2026
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can be a scary ...
5 Kidney Problems You Should Go to A&E For When it comes to the kidneys, “function is life.” Because the kidneys are responsible for filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and manag...
Specific questions to ask your doctor at your next CKD check-up Preparing for a kidney-related appointment can feel overwhelming, especially since the data (like GFR and ACR) can be technical. Here is...
What Should Your GFR Be At 50 Years Old? Men aged 50 years: Average GFR is 98 ml/min (but with a wide range: 72-112 ml/min) Women aged 50 years: Average GFR is 97 ml/min (but with a wide range: 72-111...
Men aged 80 years: Average GFR is 74 ml/min (but with a wide range: 49-88 ml/min) Women aged 80 years: Average GFR is 71 ml/min (but with a wide range: 46-85 ml/min) How do we know? In a 2025 study ov...
What Should Your GFR Be At 60 Years Old? Men aged 60 years: Average GFR is 89 ml/min (but with a wide range: 66-102 ml/min) Women aged 60 years: Average GFR is 88 ml/min (but with a wide range: 65-101...
What is HbA1c? When you check your blood sugar with a finger-prick test, you’re getting a “snapshot” of that exact second. But the HbA1c test is different. It acts like a long-term report ...
Sickle Cell Nephropathy : 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Sickle cell disease (SCD) is well-known for causing painful “crises,” but its impact on the kidneys—known as Sickle Cell N...
Normal Blood Phosphate Level: Causes of High and Low Phosphate Phosphate (phosphorus) is the energetic partner to calcium. While 85% of your body’s phosphorus is stored in the bones and teeth as...
What Causes a High Blood Potassium Level? Potassium is a powerhouse mineral and electrolyte that is essential for every cell in your body. While sodium primarily manages fluid outside your cells, pota...
Another 10 Common CKD Myths vs. Medical Facts Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is often misunderstood. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are supporting a loved one, distinguishing between ‘w...
