If your family member has Chronic Kidney Disease, you should be aware of the fact that they will be in good hands at Trusted Home Health of Denver. We fully understand how important the health of your loved one is and will take every precaution possible to ensure that their treatment is handled. We look to the National Kidney Foundation as being the go-to source of information regarding anything pertaining to the kidneys. They provide an immense amount of educational resources and tips on how to best treat Chronic Kidney Disease. We have learned quite a bit from them over the years and would love to share some of these tips with you.
As you likely know, Chronic Kidney Disease is a chronic illness. This means that there is no cure, but steps can be taken to alleviate any discomfort. Food can have an immense effect on ones health and, as such, it can be beneficial to modify the diet of someone suffering from kidney issues. To begin with, it is essential that enough carbohydrates are consumed. Carbs are necessary to produce energy in those who are following a diet that is low in protein. Not only that, but they are a great source of fiber and minerals. Some carb-rich foods to consider implementing into the diet include bread, cookies, vegetables, and perhaps even candy.
Another diet idea that you may want to consider implementing is ensuring that the family member in question is getting a suitable amount of calcium. Those who have chronic kidney disease oftentimes are not receiving the proper amount of calcium resulting in a special blood test being taken on a regular basis. The concern here is that they have phosphorus levels that are too high which causes the body to take calcium from the bones. This causes bones to easily break and cause further health complications. It is best to avoid consuming large quantities of food that contain phosphorus such as dairy products.