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Blood Glucose Monitoring for People with Diabetes
Monitoring blood glucose is essential for people with diabetes. Dr. Stephen McMurray talks about why people with diabetes need to monitor blood sugar and the devices they should use to test its range.
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Diabetes and Minorities: What Are the Risks?
Some ethnic groups develop diabetes at two to six times the rate of whites. If you are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, here’s what you should know about your risk for diabetes.
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The Diabetes Dialysis Diet
Have questions about the diabetes dialysis diet? Learn more about it here.
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Maintaining Good Diabetes Control
Learn why maintaining good diabetes control is important when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are on dialysis.Follow DaVita’s nutrition and dieting guidelines to control your blood sugar levels.
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Diabetes Is the Leading Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise in part because diabetes is on the rise. If you are at risk for diabetes or have been recently diagnosed with the disease, here’s what you should know about the link between diabetes and CKD.
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DaVita + American Diabetes Association Partnership
DaVita is a proud sponsor of Living with Diabetes: Kidney Care How diabetes affects kidneys Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin. When the body turns food into blood glucose (also called blood sugar) for energy, insulin moves this blood glucose into cells. If someone produces little or no insulin, or if […]
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New Diabetes- and Kidney-Friendly Eating Cookbook: Have You Checked It Out!?
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes can feel like a complex maze, especially when it comes to diet and nutrition. But just because you follow a special diet doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to flavorful foods. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the release of the second volume of Today’s Kidney Diet: […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Diabetes and Kidney-Friendly Eating
Over the last two years, DaVita has been honored to collaborate with the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Due to the link between diabetes and kidney disease, DaVita and the ADA are working together to educate patients and families. This collaboration works to provide education on the prevention and management of diabetes-related kidney disease. Healthy food […]
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5 SMARTT Ways to Enjoy the Holidays while Managing Diabetes and Kidney Disease
It’s that time of year again: the weather’s cooler, the leaves are changing colors and the holidays are approaching. You may receive invitations for small family gatherings, church events or parties with friends. You know there will be an abundance of food and desserts at the parties, but maybe you’re not sure how to best […]
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Managing Diabetes and Kidney Diets: Mealtime Suggestions
Uncontrolled diabetes can be dangerous, especially for the kidneys. The kidneys can be damaged by high blood sugar levels. This damage is permanent and can lead to a condition known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are 5 stages of kidney disease. Stages 1 through 4 CKD is diagnosed through blood and urine tests. Stage […]
