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Diet and CKD Progression
One in seven adults in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease (CKD).* Kidney disease develops when kidneys lose their ability to remove waste and maintain fluid and chemical balances in the body. The severity of CKD depends on how well the kidneys filter wastes from the blood. It can progress quickly or take many years […]
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A Good Match: Merging the Heart and Kidney Diets
Discover how combining a heart-healthy diet and kidney-friendly diet can be a good match for improving and maintaining your overall health.
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Political Advocacy and Chronic Kidney Disease
Political advocacy helps those who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are at end stage renal failure and on dialysis by letting lawmakers know the needs of dialysis and CKD patients.
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Getting More Energy from Kidney-Friendly Foods
Learn how people on dialysis can get more energy from kidney-friendly foods.
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Can My Family Eat Foods Made for the Kidney Diet?
Kidney diets are prescribed for people with kidney disease and those on dialysis. So can the entire family eat foods made for the kidney diet? Learn more about kidney-friendly foods for the family.
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Dietitians at the Dialysis Center
“We’re not the food police!” exclaims one DaVita dietitian. Okay, then: what exactly is a renal dietitian, what do renal dietitians do and why would they have a law enforcement-type reputation? Learn more about the important role that renal dietitians play in the lives of in-center dialysis patients.
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Cholesterol and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cholesterol should be monitored regularly when a person has chronic kidney disease (CKD) or is on dialysis. This article explains what cholesterol is,the types of cholesterol and how those with chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease (ESRD) can try to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula — The Gold Standard Hemodialysis Access
A fistula,also known as an arteriovenous (AV) fistula,is the gold standard vascular access used to access the blood for hemodialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney disease who have advanced to end stage renal disease.
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Women’s Health Risks and Chronic Kidney Disease
There are several unique issues a woman will deal with in her health care. Learn more about the concerns that confront women with chronic kidney disease.
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Indoor Exercises for People on Dialysis
Indoor exercises for people on dialysis can be done when the weather outside isn’t workout friendly. Learn how you can stay fit without going outdoors.