Understanding your kidney health is an important part of managing your condition. Below are trusted resources to help you learn more about kidney disease, treatment options, and healthy living.

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​Australian Resources

Kidney Health Australia

The peak body for kidney health in Australia. Comprehensive information on all aspects of kidney disease, from early CKD through to dialysis and transplantation.

kidney.org.au

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Healthdirect — Kidney Health

Australian Government health information service with reliable, easy-to-understand content on kidney conditions.

healthdirect.gov.au/kidneys

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Medical Costs Finder

Australian Government tool to help you understand and compare medical costs.

medicalcostsfinder.health.gov.au

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Dietary Information

Hayley Cullen-Xiang is our affiliated dietitian with expertise in kidney nutrition. She provides individualised dietary advice for patients at all stages of kidney disease.

bffhealth.com.au

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Understanding Your Results

What is eGFR?

eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) is a blood test that estimates how well your kidneys filter waste. A normal eGFR is above 90 mL/min/1.73m². Kidney disease is staged based on eGFR: Stage 1 (≥90 with kidney damage), Stage 2 (60-89), Stage 3a (45-59), Stage 3b (30-44), Stage 4 (15-29), Stage 5 (<15, kidney failure).

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What is Proteinuria/Albuminuria?

Protein in the urine (proteinuria) or albumin in the urine (albuminuria) indicates kidney damage. The urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) is used to quantify this. Normal is <3 mg/mmol. Higher levels indicate greater kidney damage and increased cardiovascular risk.

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Lifestyle & Self-Management

Key principles for kidney health:

• Blood pressure control — target usually <130/80 mmHg for kidney protection

• Sodium restriction — aim for <2000 mg/day (about 1 teaspoon of salt)

• Smoking cessation — smoking accelerates kidney disease progression

• Medication awareness — avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac) and always check with your doctor before starting new medications or supplements

• Regular monitoring — keep up with blood tests and appointments as recommended

• Stay hydrated — but follow specific fluid advice if you have advanced kidney disease​