A free CKD issue built around what to track
The free issue is not a generic kidney health guide. It is a real CKD Monthly issue with 8 to 10 recent research summaries, selected and explained around the patient question: “What should I understand and track next?”
CKD research made clear around your stage, labs, and next questions
Each issue connects recent CKD research to the numbers patients often watch over time: eGFR, creatinine, urine protein, blood pressure, A1C, and kidney risk markers.
CKD stage can shape what patients ask about next. We explain stage-related research context without assuming every reader is late-stage or newly diagnosed.
Every issue helps turn research into practical appointment questions about labs, medications, lifestyle factors, monitoring, and next steps to discuss with your care team.
For CKD patients who want to understand where they are and what to watch
CKD Monthly is for adults with Chronic Kidney Disease and caregivers who want clearer, more useful information between appointments — without assuming that every patient is at the same stage, on the same medications, or facing the same decisions.
- People who know they have CKD but are unsure what their stage means
- Patients trying to understand eGFR, urine protein, blood pressure, diabetes risk, or kidney-related medications
- Caregivers helping someone make sense of labs, appointments, and research updates
- Anyone who wants plain-English CKD research summaries focused on what to track and what to ask next
This newsletter does not tell you what treatment to choose. It helps you understand CKD research and prepare better conversations with your care team.
Patient-focused CKD resources at no additional cost
CKD Stage Explainer
A plain-English resource on how CKD stages are commonly described, how eGFR fits in, and why stage is only one part of the bigger tracking picture.
CKD Numbers Tracker
A patient-friendly reference for the numbers often discussed in CKD care, including eGFR, creatinine, urine albumin, blood pressure, diabetes markers, and related risk factors.
Nephrology Visit Prep Sheet
A simple way to organize your current stage, recent labs, medication questions, symptoms, and research topics before your next kidney appointment.
CKD Research Tracker
A recurring summary of research themes across kidney function, urine protein, blood pressure, diabetes, heart risk, kidney-protective medications, and monitoring.
Questions To Ask Library
A growing list of plain-English questions patients can bring to appointments when a study mentions CKD stage, lab changes, medications, or next-step monitoring.
One simple plan
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Each issue distills recent CKD research into the 8 to 10 updates most relevant to patients trying to understand their stage, labs, and next questions.
Plain-language summaries you can skim in minutes. No medical background required.
We screen 30+ CKD research papers and trial updates each month so you can focus on what is worth understanding and asking about.
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You can read your first CKD issue before deciding whether CKD Monthly belongs in your routine.
New subscribers receive a free 30-day trial, including the latest CKD Monthly issue, the archive, and all included patient resources.
If the newsletter does not help you better understand your CKD stage, what to track, or what to ask your care team next, you can cancel anytime.
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Know what to track before your next CKD appointment
Chronic Kidney Disease is easier to discuss when you understand your stage, your key numbers, and the research topics that may matter for your situation.
CKD Monthly turns recent kidney research into plain-English summaries focused on eGFR, urine protein, blood pressure, medications, kidney risk, stage-specific context, and questions for your care team.
Start with one free issue and see whether it helps you feel more informed between visits.
Before you decide
Before you decide, here are answers to a few common questions people have when considering CKD Monthly.
Will this help me figure out what CKD stage I am in? ⌄
CKD Monthly can help you understand how CKD stages are commonly discussed, especially the role of eGFR and kidney function trends. It does not diagnose your stage or replace your clinician. The goal is to help you understand the language well enough to ask clearer questions about your own labs and care plan.
Is CKD Monthly only for severe or late-stage CKD? ⌄
No. CKD Monthly is built for the full CKD spectrum. Earlier-stage patients may use it to understand what to monitor and why certain risk factors matter. Later-stage patients may use it to follow research related to complications, medications, kidney function changes, and preparation for future discussions.
Why should a CKD patient at any stage stay current on research? ⌄
CKD management is not only about one treatment decision. Research can affect how patients think about monitoring, blood pressure, urine protein, diabetes, heart risk, medication categories, lifestyle factors, and when to ask more detailed questions. Staying current helps you recognize which topics may be worth discussing with your care team.
Is this medical advice? ⌄
No. CKD Monthly is educational only. It is designed to help you understand research, CKD terms, lab concepts, and appointment questions. It does not tell you what treatment to start, stop, or change.
Why pay for this when CKD information is online for free? ⌄
You can find CKD information online, but it is often scattered, technical, outdated, or not connected to the questions patients actually have between visits. CKD Monthly saves time by filtering recent research and explaining what it may mean for stage awareness, lab tracking, medication questions, and better conversations with your care team.