Research Updates in Kidney and Urologic Health
New Publications From NKUDIC
 The
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)
is pleased to announce three new publications.
Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Kidneys Healthy is one of
seven booklets in the Prevent Diabetes Problems series. This easy-to-read
booklet teaches patients how to stay healthy and prevent or delay diabetes-related
kidney problems. A brief lesson on what the kidneys do is followed by
a discussion of the ways people with diabetes can prevent kidney damage.
The booklet explains kidney function tests and ways of protecting the
kidneys by using ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors to control
blood pressure and reduce proteinuria. Illustrations help make each concept
clear.
 One
function of the kidneys is to keep the proper acid-base balance in the
blood. The new Renal Tubular Acidosis fact sheet explains what
happens when the kidneys lose their ability to maintain this balance.
The fact sheet describes the three forms of renal tubular acidosis, lists
symptoms and diagnostic tests, and explains treatment strategies.
 The
human body has a complex system for balancing the volume and composition
of body fluids. Diabetes insipidus (DI) is characterized by the excretion
of abnormally large amounts of diluted urine, which can disrupt the body's
fluid regulation and cause dehydration. The new Diabetes Insipidus
fact sheet describes the different types of DI (central and nephrogenic
DI) and explains how DI differs from diabetes mellitus, which is more
common. The fact sheet details the treatment strategies for the different
types of DI.
A single copy of each publication is available free of charge. Packages
of 25 booklets are available for $10, while packages of 25 fact sheets
are $5. To order these materials call NKUDIC at 1–800–891–5390. The publications are also available on the Internet.
Since NIDDK's health information materials are a public service and are
not copyrighted, health care professionals are encouraged to duplicate
the publications as handouts for their patients or as an insert for office
or association newsletters.
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