A1c: What does it mean?

People with diabetes or at risk for diabetes often hear from healthcare professionals or their primary care physician about controlling their A1c, but what exactly is an A1c?

Covid- 19 and Kidney Disease: Why it’s different than the flu...

Written By: Amanda Grandinetti The views expressed here are not necessarily those of ‘The Hope’ or its sponsor Kibow BiotechⓇ, nor should it be viewed as...

Fiber, Constipation, and Inflammation

For Educational Purposes Only. Those who suffer from kidney disease have a common problem, constipation. Constipation can result from; medication, too much fiber, fluid restrictions,...

What ‘re-opening’ means for Kidney Patients and what they should expect.

Written By: James Myers These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,...

Infection Risks: How to minimize them?

Thousands of patients each day undergo kidney dialysis treatment across the United States. These patients are at an increased risk for infection because the hemodialysis process requires frequent use of catheters or needles to access the bloodstream. Patients who undergo hemodialysis have weakened immune systems, which increase their risk for infection. They require frequent hospitalizations and surgery where they might acquire an infection.

Protect Your Feet: Diabetes Foot Care to reduce Infections and Amputation...

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Probiotics Introduction and Facts about probiotics

For Educational Purposes Only. Introduction to Probiotics The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2001 definition of probiotics is “live micro-organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts,...

Pneumococcal Vaccine: What You Should Know?

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Quiz: Is Your Gut Healthy

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Appointing a Health Care Agent: What You Should Know?

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