Female, 66 yo

[Dina0210]

EGFR 19, has diabetes and hypertension

[Cap21_NKF]

A GFR of 19 indicates that you are in stage 4 of chronic kidney disease. Diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of CKD. Talk to your doctor about treatment options for end stage renal disease. It is important to avoid a high sodium, high potassium, and high processed food diet. You also want to avoid high levels of phosphorous and sugar. Ask your doctor to refer you to a dietician that can make an individualized meal plan for you.

[thomascald]

I also have type 2 diabetes and medication resistant hypertension. I am also at and gfr of 19. I am 48. Already got my fistula for dialysis when that needs started. Also have congestive heart failure with function at 23%.

[Dina0210 in reply to thomascald]

Are you not considering Peritoneal dialysis which they said is gentler than hemodialysis? Have you explored in having a kidney transplant?

[thomascald in reply to Dina0210]

I have no room in my home for PD, and I can't get a transplant. My Cardiologist says my heart won't take it.

[Prayforall]

So sorry Thomas. I pray for my spouse & all CDK patients.