Donuts, cookies, cakes, breads, muffins. There are so many different types of baked goods! Baked goods can be a delicious treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. But can you still enjoy your favorite baked goods with chronic kidney disease? Let’s dig a bit deeper to find out. Baked Goods Desserts &… Continue reading Sweet Treats and Chronic Kidney Disease: Finding Balance in Desserts
Category: Diabetes
Is There One Best Diet for Type 2 Diabetes? Eating Right for Your Blood Sugar
If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, you have probably been told just how important it is to have a healthy diet. In addition, losing just 10% of your body weight has been shown to make blood sugars easier to manage, and sometimes even leads to being able to decrease or even stop… Continue reading Is There One Best Diet for Type 2 Diabetes? Eating Right for Your Blood Sugar
Tailgate Delights: Low-Sodium Snacks to Enjoy on Game Day
What’s the Deal with Sodium and CKD? Sodium management is key when you have chronic kidney disease. This is due to the fact that sodium can influence how the kidneys function and blood pressure. Excessive amounts of sodium can make both kidney function and blood pressure worse. Therefore, following a low sodium diet with CKD… Continue reading Tailgate Delights: Low-Sodium Snacks to Enjoy on Game Day
A Kidney-Friendly Guide to Enjoying Pasta with Chronic Kidney Disease
When it comes to pasta, there are endless options! Pasta bolognese, carbonara, marinara, pesto, penne, spaghetti…and so much more. But can pasta fit into a kidney-friendly diet? Yes, it can! However, there are a few things to keep in mind. What Should You Know About Pasta? Pasta originates from Italy and is typically made from… Continue reading A Kidney-Friendly Guide to Enjoying Pasta with Chronic Kidney Disease
An Apple a Day: Can You Eat Apples with Chronic Kidney Disease?
It’s that time of year! Fall is just around the corner, and all things apple-flavored are coming back into season. Apple pie, cinnamon apples, apple cider donuts, apple crumble, caramel apples…the list goes on and on. Can you enjoy apples when you have Chronic Kidney Disease? Let’s take a look! All About Apples Did you… Continue reading An Apple a Day: Can You Eat Apples with Chronic Kidney Disease?
Snooze or Lose: The Crucial Connection Between Sleep and Blood Sugar
There are few things that can make you feel better than a good night’s sleep. Restful sleep improves mood, energy levels, and overall health. But did you know that fluctuations in your blood sugar can affect your sleep? What Does Blood Sugar Do to Your Body? To understand how this works, it helps to know… Continue reading Snooze or Lose: The Crucial Connection Between Sleep and Blood Sugar
The Truth About Vitamins and Supplements for Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were vitamins or supplements you could take to help prevent heart disease? The appeal of preventing heart disease by taking a pill or… Continue reading The Truth About Vitamins and Supplements for Heart Disease
Decoding Dairy: Navigating Milk Consumption with Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Milk is a universal food, included in so many delicious dishes and treats. But is it safe to drink milk with chronic kidney disease? The Nutritional Breakdown of Milk Milk is a controversial topic when it comes to CKD. Many state that milk should be limited to a… Continue reading Decoding Dairy: Navigating Milk Consumption with Chronic Kidney Disease
What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD Most of us have some understanding of what it means to have diabetes- medication, blood sugar monitoring, careful food intake- but what about prediabetes? And what do I do if my doctor tells me I have it? What Does “prediabetic” Mean? If you have been told that… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?
Cholesterol 101: What is LP(a)?
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD Lowering your cholesterol is a well-known way to decrease your risk of heart attack or stroke. You’ve likely heard of “good” cholesterol (HDL) and “bad” cholesterol (LDL), but what about Lipoprotein(a)? Lp(a), as it is more commonly known, has been the subject of increasing research in recent… Continue reading Cholesterol 101: What is LP(a)?