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First Education Call of 2018: Advocacy 101
Have you ever wondered what goes in to being a political advocate? Join us on January 25 at 2:00 PM Eastern to hear from Dialysis Patient Citizens' Congressional Relations Director and a DPC board member discuss what it takes to become politically active and what you can do to join the advocacy movement.
Renal Friendly Ginger Cookies
These ginger cookies are exceptionally magical for the holidays with their golden sprinkles and perfect soft, chewy center. Swapping out kidney-friendly honey for the traditional molasses drops the potassium by just about 100 mg without sacrificing flavor. Magical Ginger Cookies for The Holidays Serves: 24 Cookies Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose white flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¾ cup butter 1-1/8 cups granulated sugar 2 egg whites ¼ cup honey Nutrition Information Serving size: 1 cookie Calories: 138 | Fat: 6 g | Phosphorus: 15 mg | Potassium: 24 mg |Carbohydrates: 20 g | Sodium: 59 mg | Protein: 1.5 g | Get the full recipe here.
Genetic Causes of Kidney Disease Call Recording Available
The call recording for November is now available! You can view the call in it's entirety below. After viewing the call please feel free to provide feedback.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
If you have diabetes you are at a higher risk for kidney disease, especially if you have high glucose and high blood pressure. Approximately 1 in 4 adults with diabetes will also develop kidney disease. Your chances increase if you smoke, are overweight, have heart disease, have a family member with kidney disease and you don’t exercise or follow your diabetes food plan. Many people are not aware that they have kidney disease and would benefit from being tested for it. To keep your kidneys as healthy as you can, work with your health care team to keep your glucose and blood pressure within acceptable levels. It is also important to follow the appropriate food [...]
Make Your Own Super Cider
Fall temperatures have arrived in the DC area and many places around the country! This can only mean one thing... toasty warm apple cider is at the ready! Jessiana from KidneyGrub.com provides a great kidney friendly recipe for those who want to enjoy the best flavors fall has to offer. Make Your Own Super Cider! Naturally Kidney Friendly Serves: A LOT Apple cider is naturally a kidney friendly drink due to its low potassium content. Cut back on sugar and keep portion size reasonable if you're watching carb intake Ingredients 10 apples, quartered ½ cup white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground allspice (nutmeg, ginger, star anise are other spices that taste [...]
Investigación Clínica 101: Participar en un Ensayo
English Version Escrito por Kurt Mussina, MBA, Investigación Renal Frenova ¿Qué es la investigación clínica? Mucho antes de que un medicamento sea aprobado por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE. UU. Y puesto en el mercado, se somete a pruebas rigurosas para garantizar que sea seguro y efectivo, un proceso que puede llevar muchos años. Probar medicamentos nuevos y / o ya aprobados en personas es lo que llamamos investigación clínica. Aunque hay muchos tipos diferentes de ensayos clínicos, me estoy centrando aquí en el desarrollo clínico y el proceso de aprobación de medicamentos y dispositivos, en particular. La investigación clínica es vital para encontrar formas de mejorar la calidad de vida [...]
