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Diabetes- and Kidney- Friendly Eating
This cookbook from DaVita and the American Diabetes Association offers delicious recipes designed for people with both diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Enjoy dishes like Breakfast Quesadillas, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, All American Meatloaf, and No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites, all tailored to meet specific dietary needs.
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Diabetes Diet Delights
Enjoy this three-day menu plan featuring delicious and diabetes-friendly recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of kidney disease. Discover flavorful dishes like Festive Egg Scramble and Strawberry Pudding, all created by DaVita dietitians.
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Understanding Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control
Imagine this scene. Your doctor tells you that you have diabetes. You are afraid as you are not too sure what it all means. You start hearing new terms such as blood glucose, insulin, hemoglobin A1c, fasting blood glucose, fasting blood sugars and it seems overwhelming. So let’s take a minute to break it down. Understanding […]
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Understanding Fluid Balance and Target Weight
Fluid balance is a big concern when your kidneys can no longer regulate fluids. Adhering to your fluid restriction is a difficult task, no doubt about it. And yet, following your fluid restriction is very important and can help you to avoid irreparable health hazards. Impact of Excess Fluid Excess fluid can cause swelling of […]
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Potassium and Kidney Diets: More or Less?
Potassium is a mineral found all over the earth. It functions in the human body as an electrolyte. It plays a vital role in: As a renal dietitian, I have learned that many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) get confused about potassium and how much they need each day. What Determines Potassium Needs? The […]
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Dialysis Diet to Match Your Treatment Type
There is actually no single dialysis diet. Actually there are several different dialysis diets. Today, more than ever there are treatment options for people who need dialysis. Just as there are different types of dialysis treatments, the dialysis diet varies to match each treatment modality. The type and frequency of dialysis will impact your dialysis diet. […]
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Dialysis Patients and Thirst: Friend or Un-Friend?
Something called a "thirst drive" is designed into our human bodies. This is the sensation that kicks in and tells us we need to drink so we do not become dehydrated. It is intended to be protective of our health and well-being. Dialysis and Thirst Before starting on dialysis, most of my patients said they never […]
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Squash: A New Pasta Alternative
Pasta is an excellent low-phosphorus and low-potassium choice when following a kidney diet. However, it is important for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) or on dialysis to manage their blood sugars by limiting foods high in carbohydrate. Pasta is a higher carbohydrate item and a food that some may find it easy to […]
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Summer Solstice Celebration
Summer solstice is upon us. It usually falls on the 21st of June and is also known as midsummer. The solstice occurs when earth’s rotational axis is most inclined towards the sun. This happens twice a year, once in June and once in December. The sun reaches the highest point in the sky during the […]
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Memorial Day Picnic and Barbeque Tips and Recipes
Are you ready for Memorial Day? This day of honor reminds us of the sacrifices by those who died while serving in the United States’ Armed Forces. Unofficially, it also marks the beginning of summer vacation season as well as barbeque season! Spring is Here! Spring has sprung and signs of nature surround us. Flowers and […]
