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Kidney Health 101: What is Diabetic Kidney Disease?
You may know diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. In fact, one in three adults with diabetes has kidney disease. Kidney disease caused by diabetes is called “diabetic kidney disease” in which the kidneys become damaged by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood—making the kidneys work harder to do their filtering job. […]
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What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients on dialysis must follow a special diet. But what happens after a kidney transplant? Is a special diet still needed? The short answer is yes, but it is often less restrictive than a CKD or dialysis diet. AcutePost-Transplant Phase Nutrition The acute transplant phase is the period […]
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Kidney Health 101: What are Stages 3 and 4 Kidney Disease?
Recently, we discussed chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1 and 2, in which the disease doesn’t yet affect the kidney’s ability to filter blood (stage 1) or causes only a mild decrease in filtration (stage 2). As kidney disease progresses, it is classified as stage 3 or 4 based on how much kidney function remains. […]
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The Road to a Healthy Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplantation is often considered as a treatment option by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis. Referrals for kidney transplant can be made by your physician, a social worker or by self-referral, once glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is < 20 ml/min. The road to kidney transplant may be challenging. The average […]
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The Plant-Based Eating and High Blood Pressure Link
Plant-based diets and high blood pressure: Can eating more plants prevent or help treat high blood pressure? The short answer is yes. Plant-based diets are all the rage these days, gaining in popularity for a variety of reasons. Topping the list are the health benefits, including weight loss and reduced risk of cancer and heart […]
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Slowing Progression of Early Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 1 in every 7 adults (1). That’s 37 million people in the United States — and 90% of those affected do not even know they have it. CKD is defined as a gradual loss of kidney function over time. There are five stages of the disease. Stages 1 and […]
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Embracing More Plant-Based, Kidney-Friendly Foods
Are you interested in learning more about plant-based foods and recipes? You came to the right place! Research has linked a plant-based diet to a lower risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.1 Plant-based diets are linked to slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) related to improvements in blood pressure, reduced […]
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Stocking Your Kitchen with Plant-based Ingredients
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are advising people to limit trips to the grocery store or avoid them altogether (1). At-risk populations, such as people on dialysis, those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and people who have diabetes are advised to follow […]
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Cultural Challenges for Patients and Dietitians
Imagine meeting with your dietitian and finding out they know little about your ethnicity and cultural food habits. This is the challenge faced by many who have moved to the United States from different countries. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is currently working diligently on increasing the number of registered dietitians from minority […]
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Kidney Health 101: What are Stage 1 and 2 Kidney Disease?
Did you know that chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes in stages? There are five stages of CKD and you may have heard from your doctor about what stage you are in. If you have stage 1 or 2 CKD, this typically means kidney damage either doesn’t affect the ability to filter blood (stage 1) or […]
