Kayla Holmes

Kidney Korner: Comorbidities

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A comorbidity is defined as a medical condition that coexists alongside a primary diagnosis. These conditions can develop over time and potentially worsen your pre-existing diagnosis. Properly managing your health conditions can help reduce the risk of developing comorbidities or reduce the impact they may have. Let’s explore a few common comorbidities that impact kidney health. This is by no means a comprehensive list of contributing factors and influences on kidney diseases. Each person is …

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Preparing for Insurance Changes and Open Enrollment

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Health insurance is a vital part of getting the care that you need to stay healthy and happy. Open enrollment for health insurance plans typically starts November 1st and runs into December. However it is important to do your research beforehand so you are prepared when it comes time to choose a new plan. Listed below are our top three points to consider and remember when researching health insurance plans.  Resources:Florida Medicaid: https://www.flmedicaidmanagedcare.com/Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/National Insurance Resources: https://www.healthcare.gov/ If …

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Spooky Sweets: Identifying Tricks from Treats

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Halloween kicks off our season of holiday sweet treats and indulgences. It’s important to know what sweets are tricks and treats, as well as how to satisfy a craving in a more kidney-conscious way.  Sweet Treats:When searching for a sweet treat this holiday season, the candies listed below are safer options for those who have kidney diseases. Remember, everything in moderation! Spooky Sweets:These sweets may give you a spook! The options listed below are not …

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Factors that Affect Blood Pressure

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Did you know that, according to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that 1.28 billion people (aged 30-79) in the world have hypertension? Surely, not all 1+ billion people with hypertension have the same cause, right? Listed below are 11 factors that can contribute to changes in blood pressure.  Each person is different and can have multiple other factors working both with or against them when it comes to managing their blood pressure. If …

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Reading Your Readings

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Do you know how to read your blood pressure readings? Oftentimes, Dr. Munjal does not need to know the exact details of each reading you take. We want to know what the average reading is, or what the numbers look like more than 50% of the time. This answer can sound something like this: “Most of my readings are in the 130s/80s. I have had a few high readings, but they are few and far …

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Kidney Korner: Dialysis FAQ Part 3, Peritoneal Dialysis

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To round out our FAQ posts, we want to answer some questions about the home modality we offer, peritoneal dialysis (PD). Q: Will I be tired on treatment days?A: While on PD, you should feel well consistently since the machine will be filtering/cleaning your blood on a daily basis, just as your kidneys would. It is important to listen to your body and rest as needed after dialysis. It is also important to note that you keep …

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Sodium’s Secret Identities: Finding Hidden Sodium in Your Food

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Did you know that sodium has multiple secret identities and they’re hidden right under your nose? Sodium can be hidden in food in the form of preservatives. While a food may be labeled as “No/Low Salt, “Salt Free,” or “Low Sodium,” it does not mean that it is sodium free. Let’s uncover sodium’s secret identities.  Sodium as Preservatives When looking at an ingredient list, you may not always see just “salt” or “sodium” listed on …

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Learn the Label: How to Read a Nutrition Label

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Learning to read a nutrition label is one of the most important things you can do to better yourself on your journey to better health. Below, we will learn the label, what is included, and important factors to note for patients with Hypertension and/or kidney diseases.  Serving Size and Servings Per ContainerBe sure to check the serving size of the food item. Usually, the nutrition facts are based on a single serving size. In some …

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