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?

Financial Worries Make Pain Worse: 5 Tips for Managing Pain and Saving Money

Financial worries can exacerbate the burden of chronic pain, making it challenging for individuals to cope with their health conditions effectively. Living with chronic pain can lead to substantial medical expenses, further adding to the financial strain. However, it’s essential to strike a balance between managing pain and saving money. In this blog, we’ll provide… Continue reading Financial Worries Make Pain Worse: 5 Tips for Managing Pain and Saving Money

Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness

Living with chronic pain can be a challenging and exhausting experience. Constantly seeking pain management relief from medications might not always be the best solution. In this blog post, we will explore natural ways to ease chronic pain that have been tried and tested by many individuals. By adopting a holistic approach to wellness, we… Continue reading Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness

Lp(a): Who Should Be Tested?

Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD  Lp(a) – pronounced L-p-little-a- is a type of lipoprotein that is associated with much higher risks of acute coronary and vascular disease. It is estimated that 20-30% of the population has an elevated level. Lp(a) can not only cause narrowing of the arteries but can also increase… Continue reading Lp(a): Who Should Be Tested?

Making Tacos Chronic Kidney Disease-Friendly

By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Tacos can be a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because they are so versatile and delicious. But it can be hard to know how to make tacos more kidney-friendly when you have chronic kidney disease. Let’s break it down together so that you can enjoy your… Continue reading Making Tacos Chronic Kidney Disease-Friendly

How to Have a Kidney-Friendly Cookout

With Summer just around the corner, it is officially cookout season! Cookouts and grilling often go hand in hand with burgers, hot dogs, and other high sodium/high protein foods. If you have CKD, this may be tough to navigate! Choosing lower sodium and lower protein options at your next cookout can help to keep your… Continue reading How to Have a Kidney-Friendly Cookout

How to Use Frozen Vegetables In Kidney-Friendly Cooking

By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor  Frozen foods are often a taboo subject when it comes to chronic kidney disease. Many frozen foods can be packed with protein, sodium, and preservatives, like phosphate additives, making them seemingly off-limits for those with CKD. However, nowadays, this is definitely not the case! Many frozen food brands… Continue reading How to Use Frozen Vegetables In Kidney-Friendly Cooking

Water, Hydration, and Chronic Kidney Disease

By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor When it comes to managing chronic kidney disease, good hydration is key! Water helps to keep us alive, regulates our body temperature, and helps us to get rid of waste products and toxins (4). But how much water do you need each day, and what types of water… Continue reading Water, Hydration, and Chronic Kidney Disease

How to Choose the Right Salad Dressing for Chronic Kidney Disease

By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Italian, Caesar, French, Thousand Island, Vinaigrette…there are so many salad dressings to choose from! Salad dressings are often packed with sodium, making them a less kidney-friendly choice for those with CKD. A low-sodium diet has been shown to help manage blood pressure and overall kidney health. This Spring… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Salad Dressing for Chronic Kidney Disease