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This is a list of web based sites that you may find helpful. There are many more, but these can get you started. Advice from your health care team is your most important resource since they know you and know what’s available in your area. They can explain how what you’ve learned applies to you. If you find another site that you feel is very helpful, please share it with us and we will add it to the list for others to check out.

Understanding CKDComments 
http://www.rsnhope.org/Renal Supportr Network Org. 
http://nkdep.nih.gov/National Health Inst. – Kidney Dissease 
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/about-chronic-kidney-diseaseNational Kidney Foundation
http://www.davita.com/kidney-diseaseDavita Inc.  Renal Division 
https://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/American Kidney Fund 
https://kidneycarepartners.com/kidney-care-first/Improving Renal Disease Support
https://lifeoptions.org/learn-about-kidney-disease/Life Options Org.
http://www.pdempowers.comBaxter Inc. 
https://www.pdempowers.com/patients/what-is-ckdBaxter Inc. 
ToolsComments 
https://www.kidney.org/professionals/kdoqi/gfr_calculatoreGFR Calculkator
https://www.davita.com/tools/kidney-disease-quizKidney Disease Risk Quiz
https://www.davita.com/diet-nutrition/food-analyzerFood Nutrient Info 
https://homedialysis.org/documents/ModalityComparison.pdfCompares PD Treatments/Pros & Cons
ForumsComments 
http://www.kidney.org/patients/peers/Patient and Family Support 
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/Patient and Family Support 
https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/ask-our-experts/7Ask an Expert 
Emergency PrepComments 
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/chronic-kidney-disease-beyond-the-basicsPlan for severe events. What to do in case of emergencies.
DietComments 
http://niddk.nih.gov/health-information/ kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/ eating-nutrition How to manage your diet
https://www.davita.com/diet-nutritionHelpful nutrition information
https://nephcure.org/livingwithkidneydisease/diet-and-nutrition/renal-dietKidney friendly diet recommendations 
TravelComments
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/traveltip.cfnTravel tips for CKD patients
https://sath.org/how-to-travel-with-a-kidney-disease/Traveling with CKD
Family SupportComments
https://familycaregiversonline.netInformational resources
https://aakp.orgAmerican Association of Kidney Patients
https://aakp.org/center-for-patient-engagement-and-advocacy/support-groups/Find a support group near you
Financial SupportComments
https://www.kidneyfund.orgFinancial Resource Information
https://www.kidneyfund.org/get-assistanceAmerican Kidney Fund Financial Assistance
Home DialysisComments
https://homedialysis.orgGeneral PD Information
https://www.baxter.com/patients/kidney-careAdvantages of PD at home
https://www.amia.comInteractive system for PD management
CKD EducationComments
http://www.homedialysis.orgGeneral PD information
https://kdigo.org/guidelinesInternational CKD Guidelines
Recommended Mobile ApplicationComments
CKD and Me: https://www.pedempowers.com/patient/mybaxterFree App with info on treatment options Online or Mobile – CKD Management
Social MediaComments
https://www.facebook.com/nationalkidneyfoundationNKF – Facebook
https://twitter.com/nkfNKF – Twitter
Helpful Toll-Free NumbersComments
1-800-622-9010National Kidney Foundation
1-866-300-2900American Kidney Fund Hotline