Most people know how to protect their heart (eat less fat, exercise more), but do you know how to care for your kidneys? A diabetic patient of mine thought he was healthy until a kidney function test showed that his kidneys were only functioning at 40-percent capacity. The kidneys’ job is to help…

If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have had a kidney transplant, then you know how scary this whole ordeal can be. Dialysis can take up most of your day or night. If you’re waiting for a kidney, it can be a daily fear of whether you will receive one in time. Since my husband is a kidney…