In this section: What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Viruses NIH external link invade normal cells in your body. Many viruses cause infections that can spread from person to person. The […]
In this section: What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Viruses NIH external link invade normal cells in your body. Many viruses cause infections that can be spread from person to person. […]
In this section: What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Viruses NIH external link invade normal cells in your body. Many viruses cause infections that can be spread from person to person. […]
How can I tell if I am at a healthy weight? Two measurements—your body mass index (BMI) and your waist size—can help you figure out if you’re at a healthy weight. Body mass index Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement that estimates if a person has a healthy weight, overweight, or obesity. Having overweight or obesity can increase […]
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is your body’s main source of energy. Your body can make glucose, but glucose also comes from the food you eat. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose get into your cells to be used for energy. If […]
Many factors can affect your weight, including Lifestyle habits Lifestyle habits—including the foods and beverages you consume and how active you are in your daily life—can also affect your weight. If you take in more calories from food or beverages than you use during physical activity and through daily living, such as doing housework or walking to […]
In this section: If your kidney function drops below 15 percent of normal, you are said to have kidney failure. You may have symptoms from the buildup of waste products and extra water in your body. To replace your lost kidney function, you may have one of three treatment options: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is […]
On this page: Diabetes affects many parts of your body, including your mouth NIH external link. People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease NIH external link, cavities, and other problems with their teeth and gums.1 And some of these mouth problems can make your diabetes worse. Taking good care of your teeth and gums, including getting regular cleanings […]
On this page: Healthy living is a way to manage diabetes. To have a healthy lifestyle, take steps now to plan healthy meals and snacks, do physical activities, get enough sleep, and quit smoking or using tobacco products. Healthy living may help keep your body’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose level, also called blood sugar level, in […]
his section helps educators create and implement lesson plans for counseling patients with CKD about managing their disease and preparing for renal replacement therapy (RRT). It also helps health professionals find patient education content and resources based on CKD topic. This resource is divided into six lessons that can be carried out one-on-one or in […]