ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Over one million adults in Michigan live with kidney disease. Sadly, many of these individuals are unaware of it because they have no symptoms. Knowing this, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) collaborated with other partners in the state to develop a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Prevention … [Read more...] about NKFM, MDHHS announce MI CKD prevention strategy
Find out about workshops that prevent diabetes, kidney disease
DETROIT, MICH. – COVID has been in the news for over a year now, with the virus sometimes causing kidney injury and disease. The people who are affected permanently will join over one million Michiganders who currently struggle with chronic kidney disease (CKD). March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) reminds everyone about the importance of keeping … [Read more...] about Find out about workshops that prevent diabetes, kidney disease
African Americans four times more likely to develop kidney disease
ANN ARBOR, MICH. – During African American History Month in February, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is raising awareness about the increased risk of kidney disease in African Americans, and the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent or manage it. Type 2 diabetes, meaning that blood sugar is too high, is the leading cause of kidney failure among African Americans. An … [Read more...] about African Americans four times more likely to develop kidney disease