By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor When it comes to managing your CKD, there are so many things to keep in mind! Protein, phosphorus, potassium, and so much more. It can be overwhelming to take steps to eat a more kidney-friendly diet. One thing that can be a great first step in healthily managing… Continue reading Do you need to follow a low-sodium diet for your CKD?
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Protecting your Heart Health with Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor In honor of American Heart Month, it’s important to discuss the connection between heart health and chronic kidney disease. When managing CKD/chronic kidney disease, medications and lifestyle, and diet changes can help keep the kidneys protected. Another important topic to keep in mind is heart health. Heart health… Continue reading Protecting your Heart Health with Chronic Kidney Disease
Can You Eat Sandwiches With Kidney Disease?
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Sandwiches are a favorite lunch option for so many people in the world. They are easy to make, compact, and travel well in a lunch box. Turkey, ham, tuna, and cheese, the possibilities are endless! Consider Your Sandwich Ingredients When it comes to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), sandwiches… Continue reading Can You Eat Sandwiches With Kidney Disease?
Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
Following a kidney-friendly diet for your CKD can be tough. There is so much conflicting information out there about what to eat for your kidney health and it can make you feel so stressed and confused. It can also be difficult to find foods and drinks that fit into your diet and your budget, especially… Continue reading Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor If you have CKD, chances are you have seen so much conflicting information online about what to eat with chronic kidney disease. From Google telling you that you can only eat white bread and grilled chicken to Facebook groups telling you oils are terrible for your kidneys. If… Continue reading Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Flu Season 2022: How Are People Preparing?
Since the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020, the traditional flu has not been top of mind for most people, but it has not disappeared. As we head into the fall and winter, we wanted to see how people were preparing for this year’s flu season. Are they doing anything differently from years past based on… Continue reading Flu Season 2022: How Are People Preparing?
Brain Boost: June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June, the Alzheimer’s Association boosts awareness of brain health during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, shining a light on Alzheimer’s disease and other devastating dementias that affect more than 55 million people worldwide. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing fast.” In fact, more than 6.5 million Americans… Continue reading Brain Boost: June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
How Digitization Helps Patients Become Their Own Health Advocates
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of people’s lives, including health care. Many physicians and practices were forced to transition from traditional, in-person doctor’s visits to telehealth appointments. Only under more extreme or necessary circumstances were patients allowed in-person visits, and often times they were forced to go to those visits alone and without… Continue reading How Digitization Helps Patients Become Their Own Health Advocates
6 Facts You Should Know Before Getting An Organ Transplant
When you’re facing a chronic condition, chances are you will have to undergo a few months or years of a detailed treatment plan to help heal your condition. After a while, you may find that your body has been responsive to treatment. But, you may be like thousands of others only to realize that despite… Continue reading 6 Facts You Should Know Before Getting An Organ Transplant
Genomics & Medicine: Your Questions Answered!
Recently, PatientsLikeMe’s Associate Director of Community Management, Brad Hornback, sat down with Dr. Eric Topol (Founder & Director at Scripps Research Translational Institute) and Christine Von Raesefeld (Patient Advocate) to discuss the topic of genomics and medicine, including how genomic data can affect the healthcare journey and how individuals may receive their own DNA results… Continue reading Genomics & Medicine: Your Questions Answered!