PKD Awareness Day 2026
Get lit up for PKD Awareness Day 2026. Here you'll find information about landmark lightings, flag-raisings and how to get involved!
A love letter to someone with PKD
This is a love letter to someone with PKD. (Maybe you.)
Questions about ADPKD from our recent roundtable
Answers to common ADPKD questions about sudden eGFR changes, blood pressure, kidney size, new treatments, liver cysts, aneurysm screening, cyst infections, kidney stones and specialized PKD care in Canada.
Cheryl Matthews, Port Dover ON | Voices of PKD
"I was 42 when I found out I had polycystic kidney disease. Until that day, I’d never even heard of PKD. There wasn’t much information available to me at the time, either. What I understood was fairly simple: eventually, I might lose kidney function. Beyond that, I didn’t really know...
How Much Exercise Is Right for You with PKD? | PKD Lifestyle
How much exercise is safe with PKD? Learn how to adapt physical activity for different stages of polycystic kidney disease, including dialysis.
Eating out while travelling with PKD: Practical tips from a registered dietitian | Kidney Nutrition
Eating out with PKD? Get practical kidney-friendly tips for restaurants, road trips, flights and travel from a registered dietitian.
A Major Step Forward for PKD Care in Canada
A new Canadian commentary explains how the 2025 KDIGO ADPKD guideline can be applied in Canada, and why people with PKD need more coordinated care, better access to testing and treatment, and stronger support across the country.
Krista Merkley, ON | Voices of PKD
"I was first diagnosed in my early 20s. I remember being told that I’d probably be fine, and that something else would likely happen before I ever had to worry about kidney failure. I did some research, but back then, information wasn’t as easy to find. I believed what I...
Exercise with PKD: Running, Sports, Core Exercise, and More | PKD Lifestyle
Learn which exercises may be safe with polycystic kidney disease, including running, sports, core exercise, strength training, HIIT, and low-impact activities.
Easy Dinner Ideas for People Living with PKD | Kidney Nutrition
Find easy dinner ideas for PKD, including kidney-friendly meal planning tips, quick cooking methods, simple meal templates and a seven-day dinner plan.