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.

Have you ever wondered what effect your weight will have on your new kidney or how to manage your weight after transplant? In this article, we take a look at your weight, your calorie intake, and the effect these can have on your new kidney. 

You've probably heard of the Mediterranean diet. But what exactly does it entail? Why is this diet good for you and your kidney? You will learn about this and much more in this blog article.

The word dialysis often comes up in connection with chronic kidney disease. But who exactly needs dialysis? And in what ways can you influence your kidney function so that you can delay dialysis as long as possible? You will learn about this and much more in this blog article.

You have certainly forgotten to take one of your medications at one point or another. This article provides you with useful tips and tricks so that this will not happen to you in the future. In addition, you will receive information about the topic of medication, side effects and interactions.

After a kidney transplant, there are several things you should pay attention to when traveling. In the following article, we would like to take a look at the most important points to consider on vacation after the transplantation so that you can start planning your vacation as soon as possible.

A healthy body weight not only protects your cardiovascular system and your joints but it also keeps your metabolism healthy. Did you know that your weight is also important for the function of your new kidney after transplantation? In this article you will learn why this is the case. 

To keep an eye on your kidney function, the estimated glomerular filtration rate (=eGFR) is determined regularly. What this value is all about, you will learn in this article.

In most cases, your drinking restrictions will be lifted after transplantation. This means that you can and should drink normally again. Despite this newfound freedom, you drinking quantity is still important after transplantation. In this article, you will learn why your drinking quantity is important and how to keep an eye on it.

During your time on dialysis, you probably had many dietary restrictions. But will this still be the case after the transplant surgery? Will you be allowed to eat whatever you feel like again? Or are there some foods that are more suitable for you than others? These exact topics will be discussed in this article.

Have you recently had a transplantation or has your transplanted kidney been in its new home for a longer while? Have you ever wondered how your new kidney was put into your body and what exactly happened during the surgery? In this article, you will learn everything about your transplant surgery. 

A dialysis shunt is typically required to perform dialysis. This article explains exactly what a dialysis shunt is and how you can best care for it so that it lasts a long time.

What actually is the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) and what role does it play in connection with kidney disease?

In this article, you'll learn what to typically expect in the hospital right after your transplant. How long will you be in the hospital? What tests will be done? And how can you make sure your new kidney arrives in your body as gently as possible? 

During the time on dialysis, both men and women may experience a reduced sex drive. But how does this translate into life after the transplant? How does transplantation affect your sex life and what do you need to know about sex after transplantation? This article will answer the most important questions about sex after transplantation.

Immunosuppressants after transplantation protect your new kidney, but also increase your risk of infection. This article explains which pathogens often cause problems after transplantation, how to recognize these problems, and how infections from these pathogens are treated.

Many people on dialysis suffer from dry skin. Let's take a step-by-step look at what you can do about it and how dry skin and itching are connected.

After transplantation, immunosuppressants can promote the occurrence of obesity or diabetes. Up to 30% of people develop diabetes after transplantation. Are you diabetic yourself or want to understand how to optimize your diet for diabetes after kidney transplantation? This article will give you some clarity on what the combination of diabetes and transplantation means for your diet.

Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol is not inherently bad. But what exactly is cholesterol and how is it related to your kidney? What tasks does it perform in your body? What are your target cholesterol levels and how can you positively influence them? You can find the answers to these question in this blog article.

As a family member, you can be a great support in heling your loved one find their way back into everyday life after transplantation. In this article you will learn how you can best support someone after transplantation.

Vitamin D is a special vitamin because, unlike other vitamins, it can be produced by your body itself. But whether you take it with food or your body produces it, vitamin D must always be activated by your body so that it can develop its effect. The active form of vitamin D plays an important role in your bone metabolism, your immune system and ensures that there is always enough phosphate and calcium in your blood. In this article you will learn how to keep your vitamin D level in balance and why this is especially important for people with kidney disease.

A kidney transplant is a big turning point in the lives of people with kidney failure. But what is life like with a new kidney? Where can you find help and who can you turn to if you need support for issues relating to your health, work or social life?