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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Kidney Failure
- What is the value of my glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
- What is the stage of my kidney failure?
- If I need dialysis, what type would be recommended and why?
- At what point will kidney transplantation be an option?
- What dietary restrictions should I follow?
- What medications should I avoid to help protect my kidneys?
- What are the treatments for other medical conditions I may have (such as blood pressure control in hypertension, blood glucose control in diabetes)?
- What type of exercise/fitness training is recommended?
- What consultants or specialists should be involved in my care?
