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  • Basics

    Basics A chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis may come as a surprise to many people, because the symptoms are often times subtle. The signs of kidney disease are: In many cases, kidney damage is the result of another illness that has progressed slowly over the years. The two main causes are diabetes and high blood […]

  • Stages

    Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease About chronic kidney disease (CKD) With chronic kidney disease, the kidneys don’t usually fail all at once. Instead, kidney disease often progresses slowly years. If caught early, medicines and lifestyle changes may help slow or prevent CKD progression. Five stages of chronic kidney disease The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) divided […]

  • Quick and Easy Apple Oatmeal Custard

    Quick and Easy Apple Oatmeal Custard by DaVita renal dietitian Maryann is the perfect high protein, high fiber breakfast. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect ‘on the go’ breakfast.

    Quick And Easy Apple Oatmeal Custard

  • Managing Triglycerides When You Are On Dialysis

    Controlling triglycerides is possible when you are on dialysis. High triglyceride levels in the blood can be harmful to a person’s health, so lowering them to a safe point is ideal. Learn more about triglycerides and how people with kidney disease can control them.

  • Zingy Spiced Pears

    If it’s something different yet yummy you want for dessert, try the kidney-friendly recipe for Zingy Spiced Pears.

    Zingy Pears

  • End-stage renal disease

    Description of end stage renal disease (ESRD).

  • Bone Cookies

    This recipe for bone cookies are from an old Italian recipe called Ossa de Morti or Bones of the Dead Cookies. They are served on November 1st on Day of the Dead, a celebration for those who have passed from this world. Bone cookies are kidney friendly with only 22 mg phosphorus per cookie even with the ground almonds included.

  • Pumpkin Bread

    No need to wait for the fall to indulge in pumpkin. DaVita dietitian Nancyhas a recipe for kidney-friendly Pumpkin Bread that you can treat yourself to any time of year.

  • The CKD Non-Dialysis Diet

    People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not yet on dialysis may be given a special diet to follow. The purpose of the diet is to help prolong kidney function and to keep the patient feeling their best by preventing buildup of fluid and wastes. Learn about the CKD non-dialysis diet and how it helps people in the earlier stages of kidney disease.

  • Poached Pears

    Ready to transformplain pears into a tasty dessert? DaVita renal dietitian, Geri from Washington will show you how to make delicious foods for the kidney diet with her kidney-friendly recipe for Poached Pears.