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Q. It’s summer and I’m sweating a lot—can I drink more water even though I’m on a fluid restriction?

During hot summer months, we sweat more and naturally feel thirstier. But if you’ve been told to restrict fluids due…

3 days ago

Summer Hydration for Kidney Patients: Your Comprehensive Guide to Staying Healthy

The scorching summer heat often sends us reaching for a refreshing glass of water to quench our thirst and cool…

6 days ago

Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD): Is Prevention Really Possible? Your Complete Guide

Introduction: Diabetes and Its Hidden Threat, Diabetic Kidney Disease In today's society, diabetes is no longer an unfamiliar disease. The…

7 days ago

Protein Management for CKD Patients During Weight Loss: Diet, Exercise, and Monitoring Guide

For people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), weight loss can be an important strategy to help control blood pressure,…

2 weeks ago

Should You Really Take All Those Supplements?

✅ Why Should People with Kidney Disease Be Careful with Supplements? Your kidneys act as the body's natural filter, clearing…

2 weeks ago

Do Kidney Disease Patients Need to Diet?

Many patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) ask the same question: “I don’t need to worry about weight anymore,…

2 weeks ago

Does Unsweetened Yogurt Contain Sugar — and Is It Still Okay to Eat?

Summary Unsweetened yogurt contains natural sugar from milk called lactose. It doesn’t contain added sugars, only naturally occurring ones. People…

3 weeks ago

Managing Your Fluid Intake: A Complete Guide to Staying Healthy Without Constant Thirst (Especially for Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure Patients)

Water is essential for life, but for individuals with certain medical conditions, "drinking plenty" isn't always the best advice. Patients…

3 weeks ago

A Healthy Snack Guide for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease

Why Are Snacks Important for Diabetic Kidney Disease? Many people with chronic illnesses believe they should completely cut out snacks.…

3 weeks ago

Thank you for visiting the Kidney Health Information Center.

Hello, this is Ho-Seok Koo, Director of the Kidney Health Information Center. Thank you for visiting the Kidney Health Information…

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