Many of us know family members who have diabetes or high blood pressure. These conditions are the two leading causes of kidney failure. That’s why it is important to talk to family members about what they can do to protect their kidneys.

The Kidney Connection Toolkit developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides everything you need to share this important information with your family. For more information and to download the free toolkit, visit:

http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion