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Benefits of Oral Nutrition Supplements (ONS)
Being on dialysis means your body may need extra protein and sometimes more calories to stay strong. But it can be tough to eat well or enough when you feel tired, nauseous, your taste changes, or you have a low appetite. Your dietitian or doctor may recommend an oral nutrition supplement (sometimes referred to as […]
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Fish Oil Supplements and Kidney Disease
Eating more fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and taking fish oil supplements may reduce inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD)—that’s not a new finding. If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) it’s important to know and practice because both diseases are risk factors for CVD. In fact, many CKD patients already have a […]
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Prescription Management
Medication Adherence: Take your meds. Take control. If you are on dialysis, chances are you’re also taking a number of different medications. Each medication has a special purpose and is meant to help you. However, if you take too much, take it at the wrong time of day or combine medications that shouldn’t be taken […]
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OTC 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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What to Eat When You Have Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease may help slow the progression or kidney disease or prevent kidney failure by lowering protein,potassium and phosphorus intake to help kidneys.
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Stage 4 of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has divided chronic kidney disease into five stages to help those who have renal disease know when they are at end stage renal failure and need dialysis. This article talks about Stage 4 CKD.
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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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Phosphorus Binders (Phosphate Binders) and the Dialysis Diet
High levels of phosphorus in the blood can be dangerous for people with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The dialysis diet alone cannot control phosphorus. Phosphate binders prevent your body from absorbing phosphorus from the food you eat.
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What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)?
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a good way to find out a patient’s stage of kidney disease. Learn more about GFR and compare your GFR normal levels.
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Renal Vitamins for People on Dialysis
Renal vitamins are specially made for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on dialysis.