All posts by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
Natalie is a registered dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition. She has and continues to work in many different healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, LTACHs, nursing homes, private practice, wellness companies, outpatient clinics, research, and writing. She stays busy but loves all of her jobs! When she’s not working, she fills her time with family, friends, pets, gardening, crafting, reading, and learning new hobbies.
Why are Calcimimetics Prescribed for Kidney Patients?
Posted September 11, 2018 in
FAQ,
News,
Tags:
calcimimetic,
calcium,
parathyroid hormone,
Parsabiv,
Phosphorus,
PTH,
renal bone disease,
renal osteodystrophy,
secondary hyperparathyroidism,
Sensipar by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD.
Calcimimetics are prescribed to treat a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism (hyper-para-thyroid-ism). In this condition the parathyroid glands are overactive. Kidney failure often causes the parathyroid glands…
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Managing Cholesterol after Kidney Transplant
Posted May 24, 2018 in
Diet Management,
Tips,
Tags:
cholesterol,
dyslipidemia,
fat,
kidney transplant,
kidney transplant diet,
kidney transplant tips,
transplant,
transplant complications,
triglycerides by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD.
Kidney transplant is not a cure for kidney failure. It is kidney replacement therapy, also known as renal replacement therapy. There may be changes to…
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Hyperglycemia and Diabetes in Adult Kidney Transplant
Posted April 20, 2018 in
Diet Management,
Featured Post,
Tags:
diabetes and transplant,
high blood sugar,
high glucose and transplant,
hyperglycemia and transplant,
kidney transplant,
preparing for transplant,
renal transplant,
weight gain and transplant by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD.
If you are considering a kidney transplant, or have already received one, there are some things you need to know. This blog post focuses on…
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Keeping Bones Healthy with Kidney Disease
Posted October 25, 2017 in
Diet Management,
Featured Post,
Tags:
calcium,
healthy bones,
parathyroid hormone,
Phosphorus,
renal bone disease,
renal osteodystrophy,
vitamin D by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD.
Healthy bones are essential for good body structure and mobility. The human skeleton provides the framework for our body, supports our body weight, and protects…
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Kidney-Friendly Lucky New Year Meal
Posted December 30, 2016 in
Holiday Meal Planning,
Tags:
black-eyed peas,
greens,
kidney friendly foods,
kidney-friendly New Year's meal,
lucky foods,
New Year's menu by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD.
According to some traditions, eating certain foods on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring you good fortune in the year to come. Traditions vary…
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Thanksgiving Tips for Leftover Turkey
Posted November 24, 2016 in
Featured Post,
Holiday Meal Planning,
Tags:
kidney diet recipes,
Thanksgiving,
turkey,
turkey cooking temperature,
turkey food safety,
turkey leftovers,
turkey recipes by Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD.
It’s the day after Thanksgiving. You wake up from your post-Thanksgiving day food coma only to find that you are left with a full plate…
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