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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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13 Essential Vitamins for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
The fact that vitamins are good for our health has been taught to us from the time we were children. Learn about vitamins,the role they play in keeping us healthy and how chronic kidney disease (CKD) changes vitamin requirements.
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Dietitians at the Dialysis Center
“We’re not the food police!” exclaims one DaVita dietitian. Okay, then: what exactly is a renal dietitian, what do renal dietitians do and why would they have a law enforcement-type reputation? Learn more about the important role that renal dietitians play in the lives of in-center dialysis patients.
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Restless Leg Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease
Restless leg syndrome can be experienced by people with chronic kidney disease or those with end stage renal disease who need dialysis.
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Medication Adherence
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 together, you may end up harming yourself. Learn more about medication adherence and how to take control of your health.
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Most Common Questions Kidney Patients Ask Doctors
Dr. Kristensen is an accomplished DaVita nephrologist. She has written a special guest article for DaVita.com. Dr. Kristensen answers some of the more common questions she is asked when meeting with a kidney patient for the first time.
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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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Reading Labels to Control Phosphorus in the Dialysis Diet
High levels of phosphorus in the blood can be dangerous for people with kidney disease. Following a dialysis diet,taking phosphorus binders as prescribed and knowing which foods contain phosphate can help keep dialysis patients’ phosphorus levels in a safe range.
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Insurance and Kidney Disease: Keeping You Covered
Health insurance coverage is an important part of maintaining your financial health and peace of mind when you have kidney disease. Luckily, there are many resources and experts available to help you with all things insurance.
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Slowing the Progression of Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease happens over time. By controlling blood pressure and blood sugar for those with diabetes and limiting protein and phosphorus in the diet,a person with kidney disease may slow the progression of the disease and prevent kidney failure.