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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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Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease and those with end stage renal disease who are on dialysis are at risk for anemia.
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5 Medication Management Tips When You Have Kidney Disease
A person with kidney disease will likely be prescribed a number of different medications. It’s important to manage these medications to prevent errors in dosing.
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Getting to the Root of Gastrointestinal Distress
Gastrointestinal (GI) distress is a common problem for many people on dialysis. Learn ways to help get your gut back to a healthy place.
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Food Facts Friday: Oranges
Oranges are a juicy, slightly tart, but mostly sweet citrus fruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants. But can they be a healthy part of a kidney-friendly diet? Nutritional Facts About Oranges Oranges come in many different varieties, each with its own flavor profile. Some oranges are sweeter while others are more sour. Each type of […]
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The Vegetarian Diet and Chronic Kidney Disease
A vegetarian diet can be followed by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A DaVita renal dietitian reveals how chronic kidney disease patients can maintain a kidney-friendly, vegetarian diet.
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Fiber in the Kidney Diet
For people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis, getting enough fiber in a kidney-friendly diet can be challenging because many fruits, vegetables and grains are limited in the kidney diet to lower phosphorus and potassium. Learn which foods are fiber-packed and kidney friendly and how to introduce more fiber into your CKD diet.
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Protein and Your Peritoneal Dialysis Diet
The peritoneal dialysis diet is different from the in-center hemodialysis diet and the home hemodialysis diet. One of the differences is that the peritoneal dialysis diet requires more protein. More specifically,it requires plenty of foods rich in high quality protein and low in phosphorous.
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Common Types of Health Insurance
To understand all of your insurance benefits and the different options that may be available to you, you need to know what insurance plan you have.
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Common Concerns for People Diagnosed with Kidney Disease
Find some peace of mind by learning solutions to common concerns that you and others may experience after a kidney disease diagnosis.