Patient Resources

Update: New Treatments for Kidney Disease in People with Adult Onset Diabetes

SGLT2 Inhibitors are a readily available group of medicines that were initially developed for diabetes. They have recently been shown to be capable of cutting the loss of kidney function in half. Learn more…

Additional Resources

Durham Nephrology is committed to the idea that a knowledgeable patient is his own best advocate. We urge you to ask for material to read and to ask questions when you see us. Use the links below to help begin your education.

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American Association of Kidney Patients
American Diabetes Association
Nephron Information Center News Center
National Kidney Foundation
National Kidney Disease Education Program

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04.30.2026 Understanding Your Lab Results: What Your Kidney Function Numbers Really Mean

You’ve just received your lab results, and the page is filled with numbers, acronyms, and reference ranges. If you’re like most patients, you might feel overwhelmed trying to decipher what these values mean for your kidney health. Understanding your lab results empowers you to take an active role in managing your kidney disease and having […]

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