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DaVita Phosphorus Challenge
I’m really excited about Phosphorus Challenge. It’s a one of a kind online challenge that provides education about phosphorus by featuring games, quizzes, polls, points and social networking with others who are taking the phosphorus challange. Last week I met with the DaVita Dietitian Council to present the features and received very positive input. The dietitians are looking […]
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Mother’s Day: Is your mom at risk for CKD?
Recently my mother sent me a copy of her lab report because she was concerned about her Hgb A1-C, cholesterol and triglyceride results. I was surprised to see her glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicates she has stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The biggest surprise is that her doctor didn’t discuss the fact that her […]
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Blueberries—the kidney-friendly memory fruit
I love frozen blueberries. I usually fill a small bowl and eat them as they thaw while working at my computer. My friend loves dried wild blueberries because they’re packed full of flavor—and because there’s over 6 grams of fiber per serving. That’s great news for anyone following a low potassium kidney diet—so many high […]
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8 Tips for Starting a Low Protein Diet if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
When you were first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease one of your first questions may have been ‘What can I do to save my kidneys so I don’t need dialysis?’ Blood pressure control, managing glucose for diabetics and adjustment in dietary protein intake can make a difference in kidney disease progression according to the research. […]
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Kidney-Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats and Menus
Chocolate covered nuts may not be on the Valentine’s Day menu for sweethearts with chronic kidney disease this February 14th, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the day with special treats. A few guidelines can help you treat yourself or your sweetie and still stay within the sodium, potassium and phosphorus targets for a […]
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Kidney dialysis night time treatment choice helps increase protein nutrition and decrease phosphorus
A recent study by DaVita dietitian Debbie Benner, MA, RD and collaborators reveals that changing to nocturnal dialysis may make it easier for dialysis patients to eat enough protein and keep phosphorus normal. A poster about the study was recently presented at the American Society of Nephology national meeting in San Diego.
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Early phosphorus control is recommended for people with chronic kidney disease
I went to a DaVita Dietitian meeting this week and heard a talk by Dr. Shagun Chopra-Sonthalia, a nephrologist from San Diego, CA. I want to share with you some important points from the presentation about new emphasis on earlier phosphorus control.
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About Kidney Diets
What is a renal diet or a kidney diet? For a person with a newly diagnosed chronic kidney disease, figuring out what to eat is quite confusing. The truth is there are different diets for kidney disease and diet focus changes depending on the stage of CKD.Early stages of CKD usually focus on low sodium […]
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Renagel® phosphorus binder for dialysis patients replaced by newer version of the drug
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Controlling High Potassium in Chronic Kidney Disease
Many chronic kidney disease patients I’ve worked with have questions about what’s important with potassium control. Not all people with CKD need to restrict potassium. In early stages of CKD, potassium usually is not a problem because the kidneys still remove enough to keep blood levels normal. In some cases, elevated potassium may return to […]