Christmas is fast approaching and you are wondering what to consider in connection with dialysis? Do you also have to go on dialysis at Christmas? And where can you find a dialysis center if you are not at home at Christmas? Let's take a look at that now.

Potassium and phosphate are the main focus of dialysis nutrition. But what about after transplantation and what guidelines apply here? Is a low-phosphate and low-potassium diet important here too, or do other rules apply?

Do you have impaired kidney function and a strong desire to have children? But are you unsure whether pregnancy is possible under these circumstances? This article informs you about what you need to consider and what difficulties and complications can occur. You will also find out what the differences are compared to women on dialysis or women who have had a kidney transplant.

Restricting phosphate intake is often necessary, especially in the late stages of chronic kidney disease, to prevent secondary diseases. Ever wondered what phosphate is all about in kidney disease? You can learn more about it here.

A low-salt diet is enormously important in kidney disease. It lowers blood pressure, ensures that blood pressure-lowering medications work better, and reduces your thirst.

Is your kidney function limited and do you find yourself wondering what precautionary measures you can or even should take? In this article, you will learn how often you should visit your doctor for a check-up, which values are examined and how you can keep track of everything.

Are you on dialysis and want to be active, but are not sure which sports are right for you? In this article we discuss important information about sports and dialysis.

Are you thinking about your professional life after transplantation? How well can you balance your career, your new organ and immunosuppressants? Find out here, as well as why the type of organ you have transplanted is an important factor influencing the pace of your return to work.

Is it possible to continue working despite living with dialysis? What do I need to consider in order to manage work and dialysis? Are there differences between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in relation to professional life?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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'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.

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.