Kidney Dysfunction - End Stage Kidney Disease - My Story
Hello! I am Walt, a kidney transplant patient. I lost my kidneys because of diabetes and high blood pressure. There was a time in my diabetes that I did not respect the awesome power that diabetes exacts over a body if not kept under control. I have learned a lot, mostly through the school of hard knocks. This lens is about Diabetes Kidney Failure and what you need to know about Diabetes Kidney Damage.
It is very possible that some of what I have suffered would have happened anyway. I will never know. However, if this knowledge will help you then I am glad. This lens will also contain many links and resources that you might find helpful in you own research.
Contents at a Glance
- Kidney disease poll: diabetes kidney
- Some People Are At More Risk For Diabetes Kidney ProblemsThan Others Of Kidney Damage
- Diabetes Is Primary Cause Of Kidney Failure
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Some People Are At More Risk For Diabetes Kidney ProblemsThan Others Of Kidney Damage
Diabetes Kidney Problems - Diabetes Kidney Damage
At Risk People
- Genetics: Individuals who: have a family history of diabetes
- Obesity: People over their ideal body weight
- Gestational Diabetes: People who had diabetes with pregnancy only
- Life style: People who exercise less and have a sedentary lifestyle;
- Glucose Intolerance: Individuals who have impaired glucose intolerance (fasting glucose levels being higher than normal (120+)
- Fat: Individuals with high triglyceride (fat) level in the blood.
Diabetes Is Primary Cause Of Kidney Failure
diabetes kidney pain - signs of kidney problems
Diabetes Is Primary Cause Of Kidney Failure
Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure requiring dialysis in the United States. Know how to protect yourself. Know the testing that you need to get. Know if you are at risk for diabetes. I have had my share of dialysis and I wouldn't wish that experience on anyone.
- Diabetes Kidney Pain
- Diabetes and Kidney Disease
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Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis
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Drawing on his work treating hundreds of adult kidney disease patients at his institution's Clinical Research Center, Walser (pharmacology & medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) aims to assist readers in understanding kidney failure, a condition that can be caused by diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Many of his points--e.g., how to recognize the early warning signs, get a correct diagnosis, and evaluate treatment options-are illustrated by the stories of real patients. Walser also presents a low protein diet as the center of his J 2-step treatment to help kidney disease patients avoid dialysis.
Book Description
A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysis
. Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis
Drawing on his work treating hundreds of adult kidney disease patients at his institution's Clinical Research Center, Walser (pharmacology & medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) aims to assist readers in understanding kidney failure, a condition that can be caused by diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Many of his points--e.g., how to recognize the early warning signs, get a correct diagnosis, and evaluate treatment options-are illustrated by the stories of real patients. Walser also presents a low protein diet as the center of his J 2-step treatment to help kidney disease patients avoid dialysis.Book Description
A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysis
If you've been diagnosed with kidney failure, this book could save your life. If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or any of a host of conditions that put you at risk for kidney disease, you owe it to yourself to read what is in this book. If you are among the 60,000 North Americans who go on dialysis each year, the information in this book could substantially improve your quality of life.
In Coping with Kidney Disease, a leading expert tells you, in plain English, what you need to know to:
- Understand kidney failure
- Recognize early warning signs of kidney failure
- Get a proper diagnosis
- Talk with your doctors about it
- Confidently evaluate treatment options
- Take charge of your treatment
- Delay dialysis or even avoid the need for it altogether
The centerpiece of Coping with Kidney Disease is Dr. Walser's revolutionary 12-step program for avoiding dialysis. Based on treatments he has pioneered with his own patients at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the program calls for a supplemented low-protein diet supported by treatments to control blood pressure and correct high cholesterol. So effective has this breakthrough strategy proven to be that in many patients it actually worked to slow or arrest the progression of kidney failure to the end stage.
. Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis
How Can I Tell If I Have Diabetic Kidney Disease
How Can I Tell If I Have Diabetic Kidney Disease
- See your primary care professional
- Have her screen you for diabetic kidney disease.
- You will need a blood creatinine level which can be used to determine your kidney function. This level varies according to your age, sex, race, and weight.
- Your urine will need to be screened for protein.
(A small amount of protein in the urine is called microalbuminuria. Larger amount is called more generally proteinuria or frank proteinuria.)
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eMedicine Health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of kidney failure.
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- Kidney Dialysis
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- Kidney Transplant Costs
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What Can I do if I am at risk for end stage kidney disease?
Kidney Dysfunction - Diabetes Kidney Function
What Can I do if I am at risk?
1. See Your Doctor.2. Get Your Sugar Control Number (A1C) Below 7%.
3. If You Have High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Get Your Blood Pressure Below 130/80.
4. If You Have Small Or Large Amounts Of Protein In The Urine, Ask Your Health Care Provider If You Are Right For A Group Of Medicines Called Ace Inhibitors And ARB's Which Can Lower The Protein In The Urine And Help To Protect Your Kidneys Against Diabetes.
5. Exercise (If Ok With Your Healthcare Provider) At Least 3 Times Per Week. Aerobic Activity Is Needed.
6. Get Down To Your Ideal Body Weight.
7. If You Have A Family History Of Diabetes, Get Screened.
8. If You Already Gave Diabetes, Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Under Control. Check Your Sugar Often.
9. Wear Your Medical Id Bracelet Or Jewelry In Case Of An Accident.
10. Stay Positive.
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- Diet For Kidney Patient
- Diet For Kidney Disease
The diet for kidney disease (also known as the renal diet) limits .... Office of Patient Education, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, Document #858.
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- The treatment of kidney failure : Cookbooks, menus and recipes Good nutrition is very important and it should be looked on as an integral part of your treatment along with your dialysis and your medication.
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- Purchasing A Medical Id Tag, Jewelry, Bracelet, Necklace, Etc.. Could Save Your Family Member's Life. I have learned this lesson well. When I was first diagnosed as diabetic, I felt that I really did not need an ID bracelet. My condition worsened to the point that I was placed into dialysi
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes - Diabetes
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes ...Diabetes affects the manner in which the body handles digested carbohydrates. If neglected, diabetes can cause serious health complications, ranging from blindness to kidney failure.
Approximately 8% of the population in the United States has diabetes.
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- thevascularsurgeon thevascularsurgeon Nov 12, 2008 @ 4:28 am
- Nice lense. Read more on endo-vascular
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- Wallace Wallace Jun 27, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
- My wife has border line diabetes so we have been watching what we eat more closely. And, made a series of recipe sites.
http://DiabeticRecipesWeCook.com
Thanks for your Lens and information.
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- kentone kentone Dec 25, 2007 @ 4:13 pm
- Thank you for this lens. I have a personal interest in this topic. Kidney disease runs in my family and is a concern to us. I'm always looking for information in regards to this topic and your lens has a great deal of that to share. Very inspiring.
Thanks.
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