When your kidneys don't work well, phosphorus levels in your blood go up and calcium can go down. This pamphlet explains how you can keep your phosphorus and calcium in a healthy balance
We all need sodium, but too much can be harmful. Too much salt in our diets can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
When the kidneys are not working properly, fluid intake must be limited to keep fluid from building up in your body. Signs that you are taking too much fluid are listed. Tips for managing fluid intake through your diet are provided
This pamphlet reviews a special diet designed for persons with kidney disease that is being treated with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (C.A.P.D.).
Following a specific diet is an important part of treatment for kidney disease. Your diet helps to keep products (such as potassium, phosphorus, sodium and fluid) from building up in your body and making you sick.
