High blood pressure is often one of the first signs of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Managing your blood pressure is very important because it can help protect your kidneys and heart, and improve your overall health. This blog will explain simple ways to manage blood pressure, even beyond cutting back...
Our three 2024 virtual PKD Patient Forums for Atlantic, Central and Western Canada featured regional nephrologists sharing information and answering questions about polycystic kidney disease, along with regional PKD patients sharing the stories of their personal journeys with PKD.
This month we have information about PKD patient Eric Hampel's Kilimanjaro Climb, your burning PKD questions, carbohydrates and PKD, and more!
Eric Hampel's Peaks for PKD Kilimanjaro trek was a 9-day excursion from Oct 9 to 17, 2024. Follow along via his day-by-day itinerary all the way to the top of the mountain, and down!
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy feat, and PKD patient Eric Hampel has been training for months to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). In just a few days, he’ll begin his 9-day trek, representing the PKD Foundation of Canada and aiming to inspire the PKD community...
By signing this online petition, organized by the International Society of Nephrology, you can become part of a movement to gather 1 million voices to urge the World Health Organization to make kidney health a global priority, driving change that could save millions of lives!
You may have heard about the keto diet and PKD. In this month’s blog post, Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, explains carbohydrates, and what to consider when choosing them if you have PKD.
Eric ran the Great North Run half marathon in early September, as part of his training for his upcoming Kilimanjaro climb. Get a look into his training motivation as he achieves a personal best at the Great North Run.
Walk to END PKD events, sustainable nutrition for PKD, Keith and Gillian's Voices of PKD story, and more!
"Hello, my name is Keith. I am 75 years old, and I am Indigenous, from the Tyendinaga Indian Reserve in Deseronto, Ontario. I have lived a simple life. I first found out I had polycystic kidney disease (PKD) back in 1994."