I am not my diagnosis. I am the person who decides what happens next.
If you or someone you love has been told you have chronic kidney disease, you already know the fear that can come with those words. This book offers something different: a clear, compassionate guide to understanding your kidneys and taking an active role in your own care.
Written by Shan Y. Lau, BSN, RN, CNN, a nephrology nurse and the founder of My Kidney Hub, this guide brings together what the clinical side often leaves out. It explains your labs, your GFR, and the five stages of CKD in plain language, then connects that knowledge to the everyday choices that shape how you feel: food, hydration, movement, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
Inside, you will find:
This is not about denial or false promises. It is about facing your diagnosis honestly while refusing to let it define you. With the right knowledge and support, many people slow the progression of their kidney disease and build a life that feels like their own again.
Your kidneys are listening. It is time to start the conversation.