
This guide gives you the knowledge and tools to advocate for your parent's diabetes and/or kidney health with confidence.
This guide is for you if you're looking to:
Understand the connection between your parent's diabetes and their kidney health, before it becomes a crisis
Know what to ask at appointments — including the specific lab numbers (A1C, eGFR, uACR) that actually matter
Recognize red-flag symptoms early, so you know the difference between "keep an eye on it" and "go to the ER now"
Navigate hard conversations about diet, medication, and independence with realistic scripts, not lectures
Feel less alone in the role reversal of becoming your parent's advocate — with guidance from a kidney nurse who's lived this too