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Be APOL1 Aware and Understand How Genes Impact Kidney Health

McConnell-Brent, age 21, went to the emergency room due to severe stomach pain, and doctors found a kidney problem.
After her diagnosis, McConnell-Brent had difficulty finding the right medications, leading to a recommendation for genetic testing.
Doctors diagnosed McConnell-Brent with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis caused by APOL1-mediated kidney disease , a fast-progressing genetic condition.
McConnell-Brent, now an American Kidney Fund ambassador, stated, "Knowing it's genetic...makes a big difference in my mental state."
AMKD Awareness Day on April 29 promotes awareness of APOL1 gene variants that cause AMKD, particularly among Black Americans.

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