<p>In this episode of Let's Talk About Kidneys, Dr. Lauren McDonald, a nephrologist with Dallas Nephrology Associates, discusses the diagnosis, staging, and common tests for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dr. McDonald explains how kidney disease is diagnosed, common symptoms, and some of the key tests, including BUN, creatinine, GFR, hemoglobin A1C, kidney biopsies, and more. She also discusses the importance of being your own healthcare advocate, family histories, how to maintain health records, and the importance of monitoring your diabetes, and hypertension. </p>

In this episode of Let's Talk About Kidneys, Dr. Lauren McDonald, a nephrologist with Dallas Nephrology Associates, discusses the diagnosis, staging, and common tests for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dr. McDonald explains how kidney disease is diagnosed, common symptoms, and some of the key tests, including BUN, creatinine, GFR, hemoglobin A1C, kidney biopsies, and more. She also discusses the importance of being your own healthcare advocate, family histories, how to maintain health records, and the importance of monitoring your diabetes, and hypertension.

Kidney Disease: From Diagnosis, Staging and Common Lab Tests

Nephrologists work daily to improve the quality of care for their patients. These kidney doctors know that when their patients understand their condition, they can better manage their kidney health.  

"Let's Talk About Kidneys'' takes a deep dive into the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patient journey. It's a podcast that inspires meaningful conversations and helps people living with CKD gain a full understanding of their disease. 

With this knowledge, CKD patients can improve their outcomes while living a longer, more fulfilling life. 

Do you know anyone with CKD? Tune in to gain valuable information that can help you understand and support your loved ones who are living with kidney disease.

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Nephrologists work daily to improve the quality of care for their patients. These kidney doctors know that when their patients understand their condition, they can better manage their kidney health. "Let's Talk About Kidneys'' takes a deep dive into the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patient journey. It's a podcast that inspires meaningful conversations and helps people living with CKD gain a full understanding of their disease. With this knowledge, CKD patients can improve their outcomes while living a longer, more fulfilling life. Do you know anyone with CKD? Tune in to gain valuable information that can help you understand and support your loved ones who are living with kidney disease.

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