The mark consists of the words THE ORIGINAL appearing between two lines, above the words UNCLE MIKE'S. The words MEAT SNACKS appear between the words UNCLE MIKE'S and a line. All the words appear within a circle, which is surrounded by a second circle. The top and bottom of both circles are cut off. The letter S in MIKE'S protrudes outside of the first circle, into the second circle.
Deciding not to have. dialysis does not mean a âno treatment decisionâ. Conservative. management tries to prolong the remaining kidney function, control symptoms of kidney disease and maximise health and. well-being. It provides medical and practical care and gives. support to patients, their families and carers.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes in stages and knowing your stage is important for deciding treatment. CKD has five stages, ranging from nearly normal kidney function (stage 1) to kidney failure (stage 5), which requires dialysis or kidney transplant. Understanding your stage can help you learn how to take control and slow the progression of kidney disease. The stages of renal disease are not based on symptoms alone. Instead, they reflect how effectively the kidneys eliminate waste from the blood by using an equation that estimates kidney function, known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR).