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April 26, 2010

DaVita Phosphorus Challenge is Ready

By DaVita Dietitian Sara posted in Phosphorus with 2 Comments

Are you ready to take the challenge? DaVita has launched the DaVita Phosphorus Challenge, a fun way to learn about phosphorus with games, quizzes, articles, videos, recipes, polls and community discussion boards. You can create a user profile and connect with other challengers while earning points as you learn.

After signing up for the DaVita Phosphorus Challenge, you will receive 11 emails over the next 30 days with educational information about phosphorus and challenges to help you learn. On the last day you will receive a certificate and you will continue to have access to the games, education content and community section of the DaVita Phosphorus Challenge.

Phosphorus is a serious issue for people with chronic kidney disease. Uncontrolled phosphorus levels contribute to bone and heart disease. Early phosphorus control can keep you healthier.

Sign up and take the DaVita Phosphorus Challenge today. I am interested in hearing from you.

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April 9, 2010

Diabetes and kidney disease prevention

By DaVita Dietitian Sara posted in Kidney Research with Comments Off

Diabetes is a risk factor for kidney disease. In fact, over 50% of patients on dialysis have diabetes.  So if you have diabetes find out what can you do to prevent or delay kidney disease.

Results from a 4-1/2 year study of almost 1300 Chinese people with type 2 diabetes points to the American Diabetes Association targets to answer this question. (Archives of Internal Medicine, 2010:170:155-161). The study researchers reported that meeting the ADA target goals for hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides make a difference in keeping kidneys healthy. In fact, focusing on these targets can reduce risk of diabetic nephropathy by up to 35%.

American Diabetes Association Targets

  • HbA1C less than 7%*
  • Pre-meal glucose 90 to 130 mg/dL
  • After meal glucose no higher than 180 mg/dL
  • LDL cholesterol less than 100 mg/dL
  • HDL cholesterol above 50 mg/dL for women and 40 mg/dL for men*
  • Triglycerides less than 150 mg/dL
  • Systolic blood pressure below 130 mm Hg* Read more…

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