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What to Eat When You Have Stage 1 or 2 Kidney Disease
When you have stage 1 or stage 2 kidney disease, you’ll want to know the right foods to eat for this type of kidney diet.
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10 Ways to Help with Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach empties too slowly, and it can affect the nutrition and wellbeing of people with diabetes and kidney disease. It’s hard to predict which foods may cause problems for people with gastroparesis. Always consult your physician regarding your specific diagnosis and for any questions you may have regarding treatment […]
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To Work or Not To Work? A Guide for Home Dialysis Patients
To work or not to work, that is the question for many people who go on home dialysis. Use this guide to help you figure out if staying on the job is right for you and your lifestyle—the answer may surprise you.
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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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Nephrologists: Caring for Patients at the Dialysis Center
Nephrologists help those who have chronic kidney disease and are at end stage renal failure by taking care of them at the dialysis center.
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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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Dietary Protein and Chronic Kidney Disease
Protein is an important nutritional element for those suffering from kidney disease,renal failure,end stage renal disease and those on dialysis.
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Inflammation and Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those who are on dialysis can develop inflammation linked to malnutrition, infection and anemia, to name a few. Inflammation can damage the body’s tissues, causing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death.
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Lifestyle Changes on Dialysis
People with end stage renal disease who must begin dialysis to treat kidney failure will experience many lifestyle changes. However,people with chronic kidney disease can still enjoy a good quality of life. By learning about changes happening to the body,medications and nutritional needs,people with kidney disease can know what to expect to help make the lifestyle transition easier.
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Insurance Coverage for Dialysis
Welcome to the DaVita® Insurance Coverage for Dialysis guide. Understanding insurance can be difficult on its own. Understanding insurance as it relates to kidney disease and dialysis can be especially complicated. Here are some health insurance basics, things to consider when choosing a health plan and where to get support. Types of Health Insurance There […]