Chronic Kidney Disease: Diabetes and Hypertension in Elderly Adults

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  1. 4. Kidneys help maintain pH by producing this compound. In excess it can lead to alkalosis.
  2. 7. The surgical process of replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor.
  3. 8. Patients with CKD and diabetes often need this sugar converting hormone to treat high blood glucose.
  4. 10. A term describing substances like NSAIDs or other medications that are harmful to the kidneys.
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  1. 1. Medical term for high blood pressure which is the second leading cause of kidney failure.
  2. 2. A waste product from muscle breakdown used to measure how well kidneys are working.
  3. 3. An electrolyte that can reach dangerous levels in kidney failure that can lead to cardiac arrest.
  4. 5. A treatment that performs the kidneys' job by filtering the blood mechanically.
  5. 6. A common diabetes medication that is often discontinued or avoided if the GFR drops too low.
  6. 9. A mineral that when over-consumed, increases blood pressure and strains the kidneys.