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Tex-Mex Wings
Developed by a DaVita dietitian, these Tex-Mex Wings for a kidney diet is sure to ignite your tastebuds.
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What is creatinine?
Creatinine is a by-product of normal muscle contractions, which becomes a chemical waste product filtered from the blood through the kidneys. High levels of creatinine in the bloodstream and urine can be an indicator of kidney disease.
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How Do I Get Dialysis?
How do I get dialysis? Learn about your dialysis options and how it all works.
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Your Emotions and Chronic Kidney Disease
Paying attention to and caring for your emotional health plays a big part in your total well-being. Having chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents some unique issues,but there are many opportunities to work through your emotions and feel your best.
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Preparing for Dialysis
Preparing for Dialysis It’s good to go in with a game plan when it’s time for dialysis, whether it’s your first treatment day or your 50th. We’ve come up with 10 ways to help you prepare and maintain your quality of life on dialysis. 1. Be an A+ student Stay in the know about your […]
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Home Dialysis
What is home dialysis? Home dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that lets you dialyze at home. This at-home treatment has many potential benefits, such as a more flexible treatment schedule compared to going to a dialysis center, a less restrictive diet and improved health outcomes. There are two main types of home dialysis: […]
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High Protein Rice Milk
Give your favorite rice beverage a protein boost to help meet the higher protein requirements of the dialysis diet.
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5 Tips to Lower Phosphorus Levels
Phosphorus is a mineral in the body that helps build strong bones, aids in metabolism, and helps muscles and nerves function properly. The kidneys and digestive tract regulate phosphorus levels in the blood so that it does not get too high or low. Chronically elevated blood phosphorus levels can weaken the bones and cause calcium […]
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Over-the-Counter Medicines: What People with Kidney Disease Should Know
When you have kidney disease, some commonly used medicines may negatively affect your health. Others could actually help, such as preventing a heart attack. Learn more about over-the-counter medications.
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Causes of Low Cholesterol in People with Kidney Disease
A low cholesterol reading can be caused by signs of complications related to chronic kidney disease (CKD), such as malnutrition and inflammation.