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PAMF Kidney Disease Education and Support

Your body needs full kidney function to filter wastes from the blood, balance electrolytes and produce key hormones. With Palo Alto Medical Foundation classes and support programs, you’ll get the information and encouragement you need to protect your kidneys, manage renal disease symptoms or learn more about kidney treatment options.

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Education and Support within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

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    Kidney Know-How

    If you’ve experienced recurrent kidney stones or are at risk for kidney disease from high blood pressure or diabetes, get expert advice from PAMF care providers. Physicians, registered dietitians, nurses and clinical social workers, many of whom specialize in diabetes and heart health, can provide a wealth of scientifically founded information to help you avoid or manage kidney stressors.

    Our educators offer classes and support groups, providing wisdom and encouragement on diet, exercise, smoking cessation, medications, pregnancy-related kidney care and more.

    We also offer diabetes- and heart-focused Shared Medical Appointments, one- to three-hour meetings where you receive face-to-face healthcare in a relaxed group setting—giving you more time with your doctor as well as information and support from others who share your diagnosis or concerns.

    If you already have end-stage kidney disease, our staff will be at your side, helping you understand your two treatment options: dialysis or kidney transplant.

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    Diabetes Care for Every Age

    Even kids are at risk for Type 2 (formerly called adult-onset) diabetes. Sutter Health network care teams are dedicated to helping you and your family prevent or manage pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and pregnancy-related diabetes.

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    How to Tackle Sugar Cravings

    Tackle Sugar Cravings

    Eating too much sugar can lead to liver damage, insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain and an increased risk for many other diseases. Sutter Health network experts weigh in with 13 tips to help you start eating less sugar.

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    Kidney Disease Research

    Sutter Health Kidney Disease Research
    Your two kidneys cleanse your blood, filtering out the waste and extra water to make urine. Damaged kidneys are the leading cause of organ transplants worldwide. Many things can damage kidneys – high blood pressure, diabetes, medicines, injuries and genetic problems. Research into ways to treat and prevent kidney disease is critical to improving quality of life and reducing the need for transplants.

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    Doctor Profiles

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Ian Lam, M.D.

    Ian Lam, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    Patrick K. McGlynn, M.D.

    Patrick K. McGlynn, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    Luis Alvarez, M.D., Ph.D.

    Luis Alvarez, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Nephrology

    David T. Tay, M.D.

    David T. Tay, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    Shahrzad Zarghamee, M.D.

    Shahrzad Zarghamee, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    Shraddha Rana, M.D.

    Shraddha Rana, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    William R. Raffo, M.D.

    William R. Raffo, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    Graham Rodwell, M.D.

    Graham Rodwell, M.D.

    • Nephrology

    Prachi Jog, M.D.

    Prachi Jog, M.D.

    • Nephrology

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