DaVita Education: Diabetes http://www.davita.com/xml/diabetes_rss.xml Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:09 -0800 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:09 -0800 ColdFusion MX v6.0 (2.0.0.1) http://www.davita.com/images/logos/davita_med.gif DaVita.com http://www.davita.com/xml/diabetes_rss.xml Dialysis and kidney disease information at your fingertips. 144 75 Could you have diabetic kidney disease and not even know it? Questions to ask your doctor.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:10:15 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/134 Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise in part because diabetes is on the rise. If you are at risk for diabetes or have been recently diagnosed with the disease, here’s what you should know about the link between diabetes and CKD.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/365 Diabetes and minorities: What are the risks? Some ethnic groups develop diabetes at two to six times the rate of whites. If you are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, here’s what you should know about your risk for diabetes.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 23 May 2005 06:05:35 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/366 Preventing chronic kidney disease when you have diabetes

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease. Keeping diabetes in check and early diagnosis of kidney disease could help decrease the chances of developing kidney failure.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/371 Diet tips for diabetics with kidney disease When diabetes leads to kidney disease the goal is to preserve kidney function as long as possible and manage diabetes. What you eat can affect both your blood sugar and your kidney function. A dietitian will work with you to create an eating plan that's right for you, probably using some of the diet tips presented here.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 21 May 2007 03:10:25 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/380 Introduction webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:40:20 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/424 Definition, causes and symptoms webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:45:25 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/425 Controlling diabetes Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States. By controlling diabetes through lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise, taking prescribed medicines and seeing a doctor regularly, people with diabetes can usually maintain a healthy lifestyle and help prevent chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. Find out what you can do to control diabetes.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/426 Diabetes and chronic kidney disease Diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease in America. Many people with diabetes are not aware that chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. However, having diabetes does not necessarily mean you will have kidney failure. Learn about the diabetes and kidney disease connection and how you can keep your kidneys healthy.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/427 Preventing diabetic kidney disease All about diabetes Preventing diabetic kidney disease How can I slow the progression of kidney disease? Keeping healthy is the most important part of delaying kidney disease. If you have diabetes and have been diagnosed with an early stage of chronic kidney disease, following your doctor?s instructions regard

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 14 Mar 2005 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/428 Get the facts webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 14 Mar 2005 05:20:35 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/429 Are you in control of your diabetes? If you have diabetes, your doctor advises you to keep your glucose levels in a healthy range. One of the problems that can occur for diabetics who don’t control their diabetes is the risk of kidney disease which may lead to kidney failure and dialysis. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in America. Learn how you can control your diabetes to avoid other health complications such as renal disease.

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/2060 Diabetic nephropathy Image: Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy means kidney damage that occurs as a result of diabetes. Researchers believe poor control of blood sugar or blood glucose levels is one of the reasons people with diabetes develop this type of kidney disease. Learn about diabetic nephropathy symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

 

 

]]> webinfo@davita.com (DaVita.com) Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:00 -0800 http://www.davita.com/diabetes/the-basics/a/2361 Diabetes and peritoneal dialysis diabetes and pd 340x160Diabetes mellitus is the number one cause of kidney failure in the United States, leading many people to need dialysis. Learn about the relationship between diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as how people with diabetes can choose to do the home dialysis treatment, peritoneal dialysis (PD).

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