Understanding and Tracking Your Blood Test Results
Learn what blood test results you should track when living on dialysis and why tracking matters.
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Mar 12, 2023
Phosphorus, Phosphate Binders and Your Diet
Learn the importance of keeping track of your phosphorus levels & what phosphate binders are, how they work & the different types available.
Jan 12, 2023
Vegetarian Diets and Dialysis
Learn the importance of protein and how you can eat a vegetarian diet and stay healthy while on dialysis due to chronic kidney disease.
Nov 17, 2022
What's on your table this Thanksgiving?
Are you planning Thanksgiving dinner? Find helpful hints to help you have an amazing dinner while sticking to your renal diet.
Oct 23, 2022
How to care for your fistula, identify issues and advocate for excellent care
Learn what a fistula is, how to care for your fistula, signs of potential issues with your fistula, and how to advocate for excellent care.
Oct 15, 2022
What do I need to know about nutrition and dialysis?
Learn about what you need to keep in mind for your diet when you first start on dialysis.
Oct 9, 2022
Wait... What happened to my weight?
If you have recently started dialysis and are losing weight, you can learn about reasons for this and get hints to improve your diet here.
Sep 17, 2022
Will I Be Able to Work While On Dialysis?
Are you concerned about working and maintaining your dialysis treatments? This article will give you some tips to help you get started.
Sep 10, 2022
Tips to Prevent Infection for Home Hemodialysis
Preventing infections while on dialysis is critically important. You will learn the basics of infection prevention to help you get started.
Aug 28, 2022
Preparing for Home Hemodialysis – What To Expect
If you are considering home hemodialysis, learn about the training needed, medicare support, how to prepare your home & resources available.
Aug 21, 2022
Transportation Options for In-Center Hemodialysis
Reliable transportation when you are on in-center hemodialysis is a vital part of staying on top of your treatments.Learn about the options.
Aug 13, 2022
For Caregivers: 10 Tips for Supporting Your Loved One On Dialysis
For Caregivers: Having a family member on dialysis can be challenging. Learn how to help support your loved one on dialysis with these tips.
Aug 7, 2022
Are you ready for a vacation?
You can travel, continue your dialysis treatments and have a great time! Learn about what you need to consider when planning your vacation!
Jul 24, 2022
Common side effects of PD and what actions you can take
Although peritoneal dialysis (PD) is effective, you should be aware of common side effects of PD and what actions you can take.
Jul 17, 2022
Preparing for your first week of home peritoneal dialysis (PD)
You must be trained by a home dialysis nurse to perform home PD. Learn about what you will learn and how to prepare for your first week.
Jul 10, 2022
What is fluid management and why is it important?
If you have been diagnosed with CKD and are on dialysis, it is important to understand the terms fluid management or fluid restriction.
Jun 27, 2022
What should I expect on my first day of In-Center Hemodialysis?
If you’re worried or apprehensive about your first day of dialysis, this is completely normal.
Jun 20, 2022
Are you transitioning to dialysis? Do you know what you and your care partner need to consider?
If you or a family member are told it's time for dialysis, you are not alone. Learn the answers to commonly asked questions.
Jun 12, 2022
Do you know your stage of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. There are five stages of CKD based on how...
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