The diet for early-stage kidney disease often requires a number of changes. In this article, you'll learn exactly what these are and how you can easily keep track of them with the help of a few little tricks and the Mizu app.

For many people, the time after a kidney transplant means much more normality in everyday life compared to the time on dialysis. In this article, you will find out what changes you will have to make to your diet and what will remain unchanged in return.

Directly after transplantation, the use of so-called immunosuppressants is of great importance. The purpose of these drugs is to suppress the function of the body's own defense system (=immune system) and thus enable the new kidney to arrive as gently as possible at its new site of action. At the same time, however, side effects may occur during the therapy. In this article you will learn what these are and how they can be prevented in the best possible way.

Do you have renal insufficiency, are on dialysis or have a transplanted kidney and are diabetic at the same time? Then this article is very important for you. It explains the most important basics about sugar metabolism. It also tells you which medications you should be careful with if you have impaired kidney function and at what point the medication dose should be adjusted.

To keep an eye on your kidney function, the albumin-creatinine ratio (=ACR) is determined regularly. But what exactly does this value say and why is it so important? You will learn about this and much more in this article.

Most of the calcium in your body is not in your blood, but stored in your bones. Here, together with phosphate, calcium forms the basis of strong bone structure. With chronic kidney disease, calcium can easily get out of balance. In this article you will learn more about the calcium metabolism and how you can keep it in balance even with kidney disease.

Pain medications are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. However, not all painkillers are the same – rather, there are a variety of different medications with different effects on your body. In this article, you can find out what to look out for when taking pain medications in combination with kidney disease. 

In chronic renal failure (=CKD), your kidney no longer functions as it should. Therefore, all natural functions of the kidney have to be replaced. But what role do the drugs erythropoietin (=EPO), vitamin D, phosphate binders, potassium binders and water tablets play in this context? And when are ACE inhibitors and beta blockers used? To help you keep track of all these terms, let's go through everything step by step.

After kidney transplantation, blood work is done regularly. Does your doctor throw around words like erythrocytes and thrombocytes? Here you will find some of the most important values explained for "normal" people without a medical degree!

Are you currently on the waiting list or about to have a kidney transplant and wondering how to best prepare for surgery and your time with your new kidney? In this article, we have summarized the most important steps you can take to best prepare for your transplantation.

Have you successfully made it through your kidney transplant and are now wondering which medications are relevant for you after the transplant? What about blood pressure and diabetes medications, phosphate binders and potassium binders? And what about immunosuppressants? We would like to take a look at the answers to these questions together so that you are not alone with your new medication line-up.

In connection with the topic of weight loss, the term "calorie cutting" is often used. But what does that mean exactly? And why is it particularly important to keep your body weight in the right range when you have kidney disease, are on dialysis or before and after a kidney transplant? You can find the answers to these questions in this blog article. 

A low-phosphate diet can help you stay fit if you have kidney disease. However, in addition to your diet, taking the right phosphate binders can also play an important role in keeping the phosphate levels in your blood in balance. In this article you will find an overview of the availbale phosphate binders used in chronic renal insufficiency.

Especially after transplantation, it is important to protect your body and your new kidney from infections as best as possible. Let's take a closer look at why this is so, how you can prevent infections and what role regular vaccinations play.

Do you have kidney disease and also experience problems with sex? You are not alone. Nearly half of the population have difficulty having sex, regardless of gender or kidney function. In this article, you will learn about the possible reasons for this and how some problems can be solved.

Hypertension is a common problem for many people with kidney disease. Unfortunately, even after transplantation, the problem with blood pressure does not take care of itself. Here you will learn more about the most important blood pressure medications and considerations in kidney disease. 

To receive a kidney is an incredibly valuable gift, whether as a living donation from a loved one or through a deceased person. Many people with kidney failure see a transplant as a relief from dialysis and hope to regain a little more normality in their daily lives. So it's all the more important to take good care of your new organ. Here you can find out exactly how the function of your new kidney is monitored and which values are particularly important for you and your medical team.

The administration of immunosuppressants slows down your immune system and helps your body to accept your new kidney. This is how you protect yourself from a rejection reaction. Taking these medications correctly is important to strike a balance between protecting your new kidney and the side effects from taking too high a dose. In this article, you will learn how to best control your immunosuppressants. 

Especially directly after the transplantation, taking immunosuppressants is of great importance. These drugs suppress the function of your defense system (=immune system) and allow your new kidney a smooth arrival in its new workplace. But also afterwards, they are one of the most important components for a long, hard working kidney. You will learn everything you need to know about in this article.

Protecting your body and your new kidney from infections as best as possible is important, especially after transplantation. In this article you will learn why keeping your vaccinations up-to-date is important for you, which vaccinations are relevant for you and what things you may have to consider.

In 30-40% of cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes is the trigger. Are you a diabetic yourself? Has your medical team possibly already diagnosed or mentioned kidney disease? This article will give you more clarity. It explains what diabetes means for your kidneys and how you can adjust your diet for diabetes and kidney insufficiency.

Especially with advanced kidney disease, your blood potassium levels can rise. If your blood potassium levels are too high, you should definitely make sure that you do not take in too much potassium through your food. But what exactly is the connections between potassium and kidney disease?

Protein is the building material of our body. So while proteins are important for your body, a high-protein diet can lead to an accelerated decline in kidney function in chronic kidney disease. In this article you will find the most important topics about protein & early-stage kidney disease.

The long-awaited new kidney has finally arrived. This typically means that there are no longer any restrictions on eating, and in the long term you are generally allowed to drink fluids more or less without restriction. But what is this low-bacteria diet all about? And how can you best integrate this concept into your everyday life? This and much more you will learn in this article.

Have you ever wondered why many people with kidney disease are told to watch their weight? Here's the basic info on calories, üoverweight and underweight in kidney disease. 

Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure and want to know what you can actively do about it yourself? You can find important tips on dietary changes and lifestyle changes in this blog article.

Especially after transplantation, you are exposed to an increased risk of infection. For this reason, it is extremely important for you to maintain high standards of hygiene in the kitchen. In this article you will learn what you should observe in this context.

After the kidney transplant you can let the water flow! Your drinking quantity restrictions from the times during dialysis no longer apply. Now it is usually important to drink enough fluids for your new kidney. Particularly in the first period after the transplantation, a so-called balance sheet is prepared to better control your fluid balance and the function of your new kidney. This is an overview of the fluid you excrete and the fluid you consume. In this article you will learn exactly how this works and what you need to keep in mind.

After the transplant, there are a few important things you should keep in mind to ensure that your new kidney is accepted by your body and lasts as long as possible. Let's take a look at a few things that you can do to help support your new kidney. 

Have you successfully undergone kidney transplantation and have a strong desire to have children? But are you unsure whether pregnancy is possible under these circumstances? This article will inform you about what you need to consider and what difficulties and complications can occur. You will also learn how you can positively influence the success of your pregnancy.