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Kidney dialysis night time treatment choice helps increase protein nutrition and decrease phosphorus
A recent study by DaVita dietitian Debbie Benner, MA, RD and collaborators reveals that changing to nocturnal dialysis may make it easier for dialysis patients…
Continue Reading » Tempted by Halloween candy? Tips for your kidney diet
Halloween candy is a treat so you may need some Halloween tips to help you stay in control of your kidney diet when tempted by…
Continue Reading » Low Potassium Diet Tips for Kidney Disease
Follow these tips if you are on a low potassium diet.
Continue Reading » Post Tour DaVita
Today’s post is a little off subject, but I thought you might enjoy reading about last week’s ride. I feel a sense of accomplishment after…
Continue Reading » Tour DaVita–a ride to help people at risk for kidney disease
I’ve never been to Michigan…until this week. Back in the spring I dusted off my bicycle and started doing weekly rides in preparation for Tour DaVita,…
Continue Reading » N is for noodles: A kidney-friendly staple
What kind of noodles do you eat? Growing up my family ate egg noodles and spaghetti. As an adult, I’ve discovered a whole world of…
Continue Reading » Renagel® phosphorus binder for dialysis patients replaced by newer version of the drug
The pharmaceutical company Genzyme announced Renagel®, a phosphate binding medication widely used throughout the US, will no longer be distributed in the US after September…
Continue Reading » What does baking soda have to do with kidney disease?
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in quick breads, cakes and cookies. My grandmother added a little as the final…
Continue Reading » 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…
Continue Reading » Your kidneys and vitamin D: How does it work?
Vitamin D is a hot topic. Articles appear almost weekly in newspapers, magazines, journals and online. I’ve heard several television reports just over the past…
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