| Dialysis does not mean the end of your life! You are still able to perform many of the tasks that you did prior to dialysis but patience and planning are necessary. Please read the following tips provided by Fresenius Medical Care (www.freseniusmedicalcare.com).
Talking to staff at dialysis centers
- Writing down questions ahead of time and inform family members about changes in treatment.
- Finding out as much as possible about the illness through a National Kidney Association or Society, local or national support groups, written materials and educational classes.
- Staying involved in the pleasures, activities, and responsibilities of daily living.
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Join Us at Our New Time, 2pm EST,
for the Next DPC Kidney Chat - February 13th! |
Thank you to everyone who joined our first Kidney Chat of the New Year! Our next call will be February 13th at our new time, 2pm EST, with guest speaker will be Stacy Ogbeide, PsyD, ABPP, CSOWM. Read Dr. Ogbeide’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: Berry Yogurt Smoothie |
Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month, courtesy of Jessianna Saville, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, CLT, a member of the Ed Center Advisory Council and Founder & CEO of the Kidney Nutrition Institute.
February’s featured recipe is a festive shade of pink for Valentine’s Day: Berry Yogurt Smoothie.
Tip: If you need more protein, feel free to blend protein powder into your smoothies. Whey protein powder is typically lower in potassium than soy protein powder, while many other vegan protein powders do not have potassium or phosphorus values listed. Make sure to read the ingredients list for any added phosphorus! Consult your dietitian to know the specific amount of protein that you need.
*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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February Facebook Live - Kidney Questions for the Doctor |
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook!
Join us Wednesday, February 21st at 12:30pm EST to get your kidney questions answered!
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to join our live session
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| Join DPC Education Center for a Special Instagram Live! |
The DPC Education Center is excited to go Live on Instagram with Elizabeth Jones, MSW, LCSW, a Clinical Social Worker for Nephrology and Transplant at Walter Reed National Medical Center. She will discuss how social workers provide support for dialysis and kidney transplant patients, with additional emphasis on supporting veterans.
Join us Wednesday, February 28th at 12:30pm EST to learn how a renal social worker helps dialysis and kidney transplant patients!
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live session.
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Recent Event Recordings - On Demand |
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| January Instagram Live – Kidney Questions for the Doctor |
If you missed our January Instagram Live, the recording is now available!
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, discussed the difference between acute and chronic dialysis, what happens when you are called for a kidney transplant, the importance of screening for kidney disease, and many other important kidney-related topics.
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| Navegando la Etiqueta Nutricional para la Salud Renal (Navigating the Nutrition Label for Kidney Health) |
Ya está disponible la grabación de diciembre (Our December recording is available).
Aprenda a leer la información nutricional, a mejorar sus elecciones alimentarias en función de sus necesidades dietéticas específicas y a descifrar las declaraciones nutricionales de las etiquetas (Learn how to read the nutrition facts, enhance your food choices according to your specific dietary needs, and decode nutrition claims on labels).
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