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Fluid Balance and Fruits & Vegetables
For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on hemodialysis, it can be challenging to keep the body hydrated without becoming “fluid overloaded.” Drinking too…
Continue Reading »Back to Basics: 5 Tips to Lower Fluid Intake
Fluid is a hot topic with people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or are on dialysis. As with other aspects of the kidney diet,…
Continue Reading »Holiday Fluid Management (Part Two)
In Holiday Fluid Management: Part One we discussed target weight (TW) and interdialytic weight gains (IDWG). In part two, we will discuss ultrafiltration rate (UFR)…
Continue Reading »Holiday Fluid Management (Part One)
It’s the holiday season, the time to celebrate our traditions, even if things are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These celebrations may…
Continue Reading »Fluid and Thirst Control Tips for Summer
We’ve all been there…it’s a hot summer day and the only thing you want to do is drink a few cool glasses of water. But…
Continue Reading »Activity and Fluid Intake during Warm Months
Keeping active is part of a healthy lifestyle that can promote cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and help control weight. However, with the warm weather just…
Continue Reading »Peritoneal Dialysis and Fluid Goals
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients are usually able to have a less restrictive meal plan than those on hemodialysis (HD). This is due to doing treatments…
Continue Reading »Sticking to a Fluid Limit when Dining Out
A limit on the amount of fluid you drink is sometimes required when the kidneys aren’t working as they should. A fluid limit helps to…
Continue Reading »Understanding Fluid Balance and Target Weight
Fluid balance is a big concern when your kidneys can no longer regulate fluids. Adhering to your fluid restriction is a difficult task, no doubt…
Continue Reading »10 Tips to Help Control Fluid and Thirst
When your kidneys are no longer able to remove extra fluid from the body water builds up causing edema, water weight gain and shortness of…
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