April 4, 2024 Jennifer Duplessie Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus First National Phosphorus Awareness Day is April 5, 2024 Medicare Phosphorus Drug Proposal Undermines Kidney Health Goals For Immediate Release:April 4, 2024 Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) Read More
March 25, 2024 Jennifer Duplessie Whether you’ve recently had a successful kidney transplant or are considering a kidney transplant, you may be wondering “What can I do to best care for my donor kidney after surgery?”Proper care of your kidney transplant is a lifelong process. You will need to take care of yourself and actively … Continue reading “Post-Kidney Transplant Care and Your Health”
March 31, 2023 Deb Pelaez By Anne Rossi, Renal DietitianLiving with chronic kidney disease (CKD) puts you at risk for high potassium, known as hyperkalemia. A challenge of diagnosing high potassium is that you may not feel or recognize any symptoms until it is too late, and your heart health could worsen because of the … Continue reading “High Potassium in Chronic Kidney Disease: Causes, Consequences, and Corrections”
March 23, 2023 Deb Pelaez Dialysis patient and AAKP Ambassador, Christine, shares her high potassium tips.In 2016, Christine Hernandez was a busy mom working as a registered nurse, a career she loved. Read More
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June 10, 2021 Felipe Jardim AAKP is pleased to announce the second annual National High Potassium Awareness Day taking place on May 1, 2021 (5.1.21). The campaign theme continues to be “Are You O-K+?” and aims to help educate kidney patients about high potassium, also known as hyperkalemia. How much do you know about potassium … Continue reading “NATIONAL HIGH POTASSIUM AWARENESS DAY – 5.1.21”
Potassium is a very important mineral. It plays a key role in controlling the function of nerves and muscles, particularly the heart. Potassium is found in many foods, especially many fruits and vegetables. It has been shown to lower blood pressure and may also have benefits such as reducing the risk of strokes.
November 7, 2018 Admin Chronic Kidney DiseaseUnderstanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an important first step to helping manage your health. This section on our website is dedicated to helping you learn about the early stages of kidney disease. Read More
July 31, 2018 Admin AAKP offers a variety of educational resources for people living with kidney disease and their care partners. Below is a list of FREE downloadable resources. Many of these same resources are also available in print form in our online store and can be ordered.DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTSKidney Beginnings: Read More
August 27, 2016 David Scott How to Stick to Your Diet and Still Enjoy the Party The average person gains approximately five to seven pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Holiday season festivities often include large family meals, special parties and additional treats and drinks. Read More
