Kidney disease is permanent kidney damage or decreased level of kidney function for three months or more. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease can lead to total kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival. More than a million Michigan adults (age 20+) have chronic kidney disease.
33% of adults in the United States are at risk for kidney disease. That’s 1 in every 3 people. To shed light on the prevalence of this disease and the percentage of people who might be at risk, we are asking people, “Are You in the 33%?” through the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Risk Campaign™. Knowledge is power. Early detection can help successfully treat kidney disease.
Spread the word. Help save a life. Motivate others to take action.
We are asking for your help in raising awareness about kidney disease and changing these numbers. Click on the boxes below for more information.
What steps can I take if I’m at risk?
We’re glad you’re taking action to manage your kidney health.
After you’ve taken the quiz and learned if you’re at-risk, you can sign up for the email series which will send you emails with all of the information you need on what steps to take next. Below are a few examples:
- Take your quiz results to your doctor and ask to be tested.
- Kidney disease can be detected with two simple tests: the uACR urine test and the eGFR blood test.
- Tell your family and friends about your risk factors and ask for their support.
- Learn about leading a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity.
For more information on taking care of your kidneys before your appointment with a doctor, visit:
Patient and Provider Resources
Resources for individuals to learn more about chronic kidney disease risk and how to keep kidneys healthy. These resources can be shared to patients in the clinical and community setting.
Black African American CKD Risk Infographic | Spanish copy
Hispanic Latino CKD Risk Infographic | Spanish copy
What Are Your Kidney Numbers (NKF) | ¿Cuáles son sus números de riñon?
How Well are Your Kidneys Working? | ¿Qué tan bien están funcionando sus riñones? | Arabic copy
Take Care of Your Kidneys (CDC) | Spanish copy | Arabic copy
NKF Patient brochures and flyers
Video: What is Kidney Disease?
Video: What are your Kidney Numbers?
Video: Prevention and Management: Kidney Disease, Heart Disease and Diabetes
Provider Resources
Resources for professionals to support CKD testing and education within the clinical setting.
Testing and Diagnosis of CKD
Quick Reference Guide on Kidney Disease Screening
Patient Handout Explaining Kidney test results (NKDEP)
Kidney Numbers and the CKD Heat Map: Educate your Patients (NKF)
Kidney Disease Evaluation measure and CKD Heat Map
Clinical Management of CKD/Practice Change
How to Manage Your CKD Patients Algorithm
Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Calculators – Calculator 1 is for adults who do not know if they have CKD, this estimates the probability of having CKD. Calculator 2 is for adults who know they have CKD, this estimates the probability of progression of CKD to kidney failure in the next 2-5 years.
CKD Practice Guidelines:
- KDIGO
- KDOQI/NKF
- ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes 2026
- MQIC | Michigan Association of Health Plans – Scroll down to Kidney Disease to access guidelines and alerts
- 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Provider Education
For provider education or technical assistance on CKD quality improvement, please contact Mary Wozniak: mwozniak@nkfm.org
Continuing Education from National Kidney Foundation
Clinical Education from the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
Kidney Disease Surveillance System – Kidney Disease Surveillance is a comprehensive information system for kidney disease to inform and stimulate public health action. Tools include the Kidney Disease Risk Calculator and risk factor data.
For more information on these resources, please contact: