March is National Kidney Month. Did you know your kidneys filter 200 liters of blood each day?
Your kidneys regulate the salt, potassium, and acid in your body and filter out waste. And they release hormones and produce vitamin D and red blood cells.
Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the U.S. More than 26 million have it, and most don’t know it.
More than 590,000 Americans have kidney failure. This quiz can tell you if you’re at risk.
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. Managing your diabetes is key.
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