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Energize Yourself with the Kidney Diet
DaVita® dietitian Susan Dombrowski explains how to energize yourself when you’re on a kidney diet and dialysis diet.
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How Diet Can Affect Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease that leads to end stage renal disease. A low-sodium,reduced-fat diet can help keep blood pressure under control and may prevent kidney failure.
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Restless Leg Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease
Restless leg syndrome can be experienced by people with chronic kidney disease or those with end stage renal disease who need dialysis.
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Treating Hypoglycemia: Guidelines for Dialysis Patients
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose drops below 70 mg/dL. It’s important for dialysis patients to monitor glucose levels to avoid health complications.
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Blood Pressure and Peritoneal Dialysis
Blood pressure in chronic kidney disease patients is important to monitor. Without proper treatment, high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause complications for a person with kidney disease. Peritoneal dialysis is a renal replacement therapy performed daily that may help control blood pressure.
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Kidney-Friendly & Heart-Healthy Salmon Recipes
When you’re on the kidney diet and also looking for foods that are good for your heart, salmon should top your shopping list. Check out our assortment of kidney-friendly salmon recipes and start cooking!
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Most Common Questions Kidney Patients Ask Doctors
Dr. Kristensen is an accomplished DaVita nephrologist. She has written a special guest article for DaVita.com. Dr. Kristensen answers some of the more common questions she is asked when meeting with a kidney patient for the first time.
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Your CKD Risk: 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
If you know someone with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or if you’ve heard about it in the news, you may wonder about your own risk level. Here are five questions to ask your doctor to help assess your risk of this condition.
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Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease
It seems all of America is on a diet,whether it’s low carb,low fat or high protein. But if you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD),awareness of your food choices and how these choices can affect your kidneys is important.
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Alcohol and Chronic Kidney Disease
Drinking alcohol impacts the health of those suffering from kidney disease,renal failure,end stage renal disease and those on dialysis.