| Humid Heat Impacts Dialysis Patients |
When summer hits, renal patients have another element that they must consider when thinking about their health, the heat. And while dry heat alone is problematic for patients, the effect is even greater when it is humid. Humid heat is not a friend to renal patients, especially those on dialysis, and patients that are kidney transplanted. Summer is in full swing, and we tend to want to go outside and enjoy the sun. It is recommended that you check the temperature outside and inside daily. The following article is not meant to scare anyone but to make you aware of the impact humid heat has on your body. When you know better, you do better!
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| August is National Immunization Awareness |
Many experts recommend that dialysis and transplant patients get timely immunizations and vaccinations. These patients are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from infections because of their immune systems. We suggest that patients speak to their respective medical providers with any questions or concerns that may arise about recommended vaccinations and immunizations.
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Join Us at Our New Time, 2pm EST,
for the Next DPC Kidney Chat - August 13th |
Thank you to everyone who joined our Kidney Chat earlier this week!
Our next call will be August 13th at our new time, 2:00pm EST, with guest speaker is Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian who has worked with people with all stages of kidney disease since 2011, from pre-dialysis to dialysis to transplant. Read Fanny’s full bio on our Advisory Council page.
. To join the call:
Dial: 866-230-9002
Enter Meeting Code: 420 835 078#
As always, this a safe place to discuss aspects of living with kidney disease and connect with fellow patients in the kidney community. We hope you will join us! |
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Recipe of the Month: Shrimp Scampi |
Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month!
August is peak summertime and usually that means it’s too hot to be cooking anything that takes longer than a few minutes. Our featured recipe this month keeps that in mind while also highlighting a summer favorite food: Shrimp Scampi.
This recipe was submitted by Ashley Sellers for the DCI Kidney Cookbook.
*Always check with your nutritionist before incorporating new foods or recipes into your diet to make sure it is right for you.
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FREE Upcoming Virtual Learning Events |
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September Instagram Live – Kidney Questions for the Doctor |
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert. We hope you’ll join us!
Join us Wednesday, September 4th at 12:30pm EST
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to notified at the start of our live session
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September Facebook Live – Kidney Questions for the Doctor |
Join the DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, on Facebook Live! Come with your questions related to kidney disease and transplant and get answers from our expert. We hope you’ll join us!
Join us Wednesday, September 18th at 12:30pm EST
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
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Recent Event Recordings - On Demand |
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| July Special Instagram Live – Discussion on Phosphorus |
If you missed our special July Instagram Live, the recording is now available!
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, went Live on Instagram with DPC Board President Andrew Conkling and Board Member Quiana Bishop. They discussed phosphorus, its impact on renal patients, the current options for treatments, as well as answered patient questions.
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| June Special Instagram Live – What Are You Eating? |
If you missed our special June Instagram Live, the recording is now available!
The DPC Education Center went Live on Instagram with Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RDN, LDN, to talk about what you’re eating as a kidney patient and answer questions about the renal diet. Learn tips to limit phosphorus, fluid intake on dialysis versus as a transplant patient, how dietary needs change from dialysis to transplant patients, and get some easy recipe ideas.
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