eGFR stands for estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate. It's a blood test to measure how well your kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from your blood.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with kidney disease, your doctor might have recommended a kidney biopsy to understand your disease better. Receiving the results of a biopsy can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a new diagnosis which seems like medical jargon.

Proteinuria, or the presence of excess protein in the urine, is a common sign of kidney disease. If you've been diagnosed with proteinuria, you might wonder what it means, why it is important and how to reduce it. This guide will help you understand proteinuria and provide actionable tips to lower it, helping protect your kidney health.