Broccoli, onions, kale, carrots, the list goes on and on! Vegetables are a crucial part of a kidney-friendly diet because they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Studies show that fiber intake is so important for overall kidney health and can help to keep the gut healthy when you have CKD. Good gut health… Continue reading How to Make Vegetables Taste Good When You Have CKD
Tag: Chronic Kidney Disease
How to eat a diabetes-friendly and kidney-friendly diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
When it comes to managing diabetes and chronic kidney disease(CKD), there is so much conflicting information out there. One website may tell you to only eat white bread and grilled chicken, while another website says white bread is bad for diabetes. Many websites will also tell you that a diabetes-friendly diet totally conflicts with a… Continue reading How to eat a diabetes-friendly and kidney-friendly diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
Do you need to follow a low-sodium diet for your CKD?
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?
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 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)
What You Need to Know About the Two Different Types of Dialysis
When you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you and your health care provider will discuss treatment options to help manage your condition and prevent it from progressing to kidney failure. Treatment will depend on what stage of the disease and if there are any underlying causes, like diabetes or high blood pressure. In… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Two Different Types of Dialysis
10 Early Warning Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease
How often do you think about your kidneys? Probably not very often. When your kidneys are functioning properly, it’s easy to forget what a key role they play in your health. But when your kidneys aren’t working as well as they should, your body will send you warning signals to let you know something is wrong. These warnings can be early indicators of chronic kidney disease. What is… Continue reading 10 Early Warning Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease
What You Need to Know About Creatinine Levels for Kidney Disease
The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products from the body. One way to measure kidney function is by testing creatinine levels. High or low levels of creatinine aren’t necessarily harmful on their own but can be an indicator of serious health conditions like chronic kidney disease. What is creatinine? Creatinine is… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Creatinine Levels for Kidney Disease
Lessons Learned on a Seventeen Year Journey to Diagnosis
Meet Trisha (@DXMS06) Before Trisha Bordelon, a 69-year-old PatientsLikeMe (PLM) user from Springfield, Missouri, officially received any diagnosis, she was guilty of what many of us in her shoes would do – spend hours going down a rabbit hole of internet searches to try and figure out what was going on with her health. She… Continue reading Lessons Learned on a Seventeen Year Journey to Diagnosis