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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The Recipe Club
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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07.15.2025 Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Swelling in Your Feet and Ankles

Understanding Swelling in Feet: More Than Just a Minor Inconvenience Swelling in feet and ankles, medically known as peripheral edema, affects millions of people and often serves as an early warning sign of underlying health conditions. While occasional mild swelling after a long day might seem harmless, persistent or severe swelling in feet should never […]

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