The holidays can be a joyous time of year, filled with family and friends. There is so much good food, laughter, and generosity. But when you have Chronic Kidney Disease, the holidays can also be a time filled with stress and guilt. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate the… Continue reading Celebrating Holidays with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Healthy Way
Category: Diabetes
Unlocking the Benefits: Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholesterol Management
Medication Overview Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholesterol Management Simvastatin, referred to by the brand name Lipitor, belongs to a class of medications known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. Statins work to lower lipid levels in the body. Lipids are fats found in the blood and include things like cholesterol and triglycerides. When… Continue reading Unlocking the Benefits: Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholesterol Management
Managing Diabetes with Metformin (Glucophage): Your Complete Guide
Medication Overview Metformin (Glucophage) for Diabetes Metformin is a drug belonging to the biguanide class of medications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved metformin as an antidiabetic agent in 1994 for the treatment of type II diabetes. It is incredibly effective at lowering blood sugar levels and reducing complications and death related to diabetes.… Continue reading Managing Diabetes with Metformin (Glucophage): Your Complete Guide
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for Heart Health: Benefits and Uses
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Medication Overview for Heart Health Atorvastatin, or Lipitor, belongs to a class of medications known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. Statins work to lower lipid levels in the body. Lipids are fats found in the blood and include things like cholesterol and triglycerides. When you have high lipid levels, you… Continue reading Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for Heart Health: Benefits and Uses
Delicious Holiday Desserts for Kidney-Friendly Celebrations
With the holidays right around the corner, dreams of pumpkin pie or sugar cookies may be dancing in your mind. Desserts are an essential part of the holiday season and can bring our loved ones closer together! Can desserts fit in a kidney-friendly diet? How to Enjoy Kidney-Friendly Holiday Desserts Desserts and sweet treats can… Continue reading Delicious Holiday Desserts for Kidney-Friendly Celebrations
Staying Healthy as the Temperatures Drop: Winter Weight Management Tips
Staying Healthy During Winter As winter blankets the world in snow and chill, it’s easy to succumb to the temptation to hibernate. The colder months often bring a decrease in physical activity, an increase in comfort food cravings, and a general sense of lethargy. However, maintaining good health and fitness during the winter months is… Continue reading Staying Healthy as the Temperatures Drop: Winter Weight Management Tips
Your Guide to Levothyroxine (Synthroid) for Hypothyroidism Management
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Medication Overview Levothyroxine, referred to by its brand name Synthroid, treats hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition characterized by low production of thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism management is also indicated in surgery and radioactive iodine therapy for the treatment of thyroid cancer. Normally, the thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are… Continue reading Your Guide to Levothyroxine (Synthroid) for Hypothyroidism Management
Understanding Ozempic (Semaglutide Injection)
Medication Overview The Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly 42 percent of adults in the US are considered obese. Obesity can cause a slew of health complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, and more. All of these effects can negatively impact one’s quality of… Continue reading Understanding Ozempic (Semaglutide Injection)
Indulging Smartly: Chocolate and CKD-Friendly Treats
Chocolate bars, chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate, chocolate cake, the list goes on and on. Chocolate is a delicious treat that is found in so many different foods and beverages! It is especially popular during this time of year when Halloween candy is on every grocery aisle. If you love chocolate and have CKD, it’s… Continue reading Indulging Smartly: Chocolate and CKD-Friendly Treats
CKD-Friendly Fall Delights: Can You Eat Pumpkin Safely with Kidney Disease?
It’s that time of year! From pumpkin-spiced lattes to pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin-flavored everything is being offered at many coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants. It’s the quintessential fall ingredient. Many people say that pumpkin is off limits when you have CKD, but is it really? Let’s find out. Eating Pumpkin with CKD Basics Pumpkins are fruits… Continue reading CKD-Friendly Fall Delights: Can You Eat Pumpkin Safely with Kidney Disease?