What do I need to know about nutrition and dialysis?
Learn about what you need to keep in mind for your diet when you first start on dialysis.
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- Oct 9, 2022
Wait... What happened to my weight?
If you have recently started dialysis and are losing weight, you can learn about reasons for this and get hints to improve your diet here.
- Sep 30, 2022
September 2022 CKD Insider Newsletter
NKF Pruritus Discussion, updated COVID booster, robotic surgical transplant, California proposition & Hawaii state updates, & your Fun Tip!
- Sep 18, 2022
Will I Be Able to Work While On Dialysis?
Are you concerned about working and maintaining your dialysis treatments? This article will give you some tips to help you get started.
- Sep 11, 2022
Tips to Prevent Infection for Home Hemodialysis
Preventing infections while on dialysis is critically important. You will learn the basics of infection prevention to help you get started.
- Sep 4, 2022
August 2022 CKD Insider Newsletter
AAKP, ASN & Home Dialyzers United updates, Inflation Reduction Act, Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center and your Fun Tip of the Day!
- Aug 28, 2022
Preparing for Home Hemodialysis – What To Expect
If you are considering home hemodialysis, learn about the training needed, medicare support, how to prepare your home & resources available.
- Aug 21, 2022
Transportation Options for In-Center Hemodialysis
Reliable transportation when you are on in-center hemodialysis is a vital part of staying on top of your treatments.Learn about the options.
- Aug 14, 2022
For Caregivers: 10 Tips for Supporting Your Loved One On Dialysis
For Caregivers: Having a family member on dialysis can be challenging. Learn how to help support your loved one on dialysis with these tips.
- Aug 7, 2022
Are you ready for a vacation?
You can travel, continue your dialysis treatments and have a great time! Learn about what you need to consider when planning your vacation!
- Jul 31, 2022
July 2022 CKD Insider Newsletter
V.A. expands live donor care & support, AAKP Annual Summit, FDA cleared home smartphone enabled kidney function test & Fun Tip of the day!
- Jul 24, 2022
Common side effects of PD and what actions you can take
Although peritoneal dialysis (PD) is effective, you should be aware of common side effects of PD and what actions you can take.
- Jul 17, 2022
Preparing for your first week of home peritoneal dialysis (PD)
You must be trained by a home dialysis nurse to perform home PD. Learn about what you will learn and how to prepare for your first week.
- Jul 10, 2022
What is fluid management and why is it important?
If you have been diagnosed with CKD and are on dialysis, it is important to understand the terms fluid management or fluid restriction.
- Jun 30, 2022
June 2022 CKD Insider Newsletter
New kidney transplant protocol, AKF Pruritus campaign, ADA Managing Diabetes & CKD, NKF Voices for Kidney Health, US Supreme Court ruling
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