My dad is being diagnosed with stage 2 ckdI’m grasping at straws because I’m honestly scared to death, my dad is my absolute rock and he has stage 2 ckd- found because of a routine blood test he...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionDiagnosisCoping
What Are Your Kidney Friendly Breakfast Foods?My husband and I both were diagnosed with CKD within months of each other. We both just retired in the last year. We have had breakfast together for 26 years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
What drinks other than water do not have phosphates or potassium?I have been researching this and it looks like coffee, teas and some smoothies are at the top. What types of drinks would you drink and which ones would you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & Nutrition
What Fruits Can You Eat At Stage 5?We all hear the fruits are very good for us. I have type 2 diabetes along with CKD. I loved bananas and grapes, but my primary care physician told me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
When Doctors Are DividedI was feeling a little under the weather and made an appointment to see my primary care physician. My potassium was at the danger point. Of course, she suggested I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Has anyone had difficulty finding a Certified Renal Dietician? There are many Registered Dietitians and very few Certified Renal Dieticians who have had specialized education for Chronic Kidney Disease people. I did find one who was in private practice...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & Nutrition
What Are Some Kidney Friendly Holiday Desserts?This will be my first holiday with chronic kidney disease. I WANT SUGAR!!! I have type 2 diabetes which could also be the cause of my illness. This is too...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice