A diagnosis of CKD means your kidneys are not working as well as they should be. The word ‘chronic’ means that it is a long-term condition. The information on this page is used during our annual CKD reviews.
What is chronic kidney disease?
The following information from Kidney Care UK gives a good overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CKD.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) general information from Kidney Care UK
Easy read CKD booklet from Kidney Care UK
Diabetes and CKD
Diabetes is the leading cause of CKD, although having diabetes doesn’t always lead to CKD. Treatment and good control of your diabetes can prevent CKD from getting worse. More information can be found here: Diabetes and kidney disease from Kidney Care UK
High blood pressure and CKD
High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause CKD, and CKD can worsen high blood pressure. Treatment of high blood pressure can prevent CKD from getting worse. More information can be found here: High blood pressure and kidney disease from Kidney Care UK