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4 Benefits of Peritoneal Dialysis
When you choose peritoneal dialysis (PD) with DaVita®, you’re not just choosing a treatment, you’re also opting to live better on dialysis. Learn about the benefits unique to PD that can help you optimize your quality of life.
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Acute Kidney Failure—When Kidneys Suddenly Stop Working
Most kidney disease occurs gradually over many years,however,there are times when kidneys suddenly stop working. Learn about the causes,symptoms and treatment of acute kidney failure and how it may be prevented.
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Getting Started on a Nocturnal Program
At DaVita, in-center nocturnal dialysis turns nonproductive sleep time into hemodialysis treatment time. Patients receive hemodialysis in their dialysis center overnight for 6 to 8 hours while they sleep. Learn more about this treatment option.
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How Will I Feel on Dialysis?
Many people with kidney failure who are told they need to start dialysis are unsure of what to expect. It is common to want to know if dialysis hurts or when the treatment will begin to help the chronic kidney disease patient feel better. Learn the answers to these questions and others asked by people before they begin dialysis.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
DaVita dietitian Maryann from Virginia ensures you won’t call the dialysis diet boring by providing two unique and exciting recipes. Mr. P’s Curried Turkey with Rice smells as good as it tastes and Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a sweet treat. Both recipes are designed for the dialysis diet so renal patients can enjoy unique delicious foods and feel good.
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Celery Seed Dressing
High in flavor and low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus makes Celery Seed Dressing the perfect kidney diet match. It’s easy to make and cost pennies a serving.
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Festive Pineapple Cheese Ball
Festive Pineapple Cheese is a delicious and fun way to serve a kidney-friendly appetizer at a party. Crackers or pita snacks can be dipped into this snack for a kidney diet treat.
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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 […]
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Angel Food Whipped Cream Cake
Angel Food Whipped Cream Cake by renal dietitian Sandra from Tennessee is a heavenly party dessert that feeds 10 people and stays within dialysis-diet guidelines.
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Autumn Orzo Salad
Celebrate the fall season with Autumn Orzo Salad, an easy 4-step recipe to make ahead. It’s low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus–a great fit for a kidney diet.