What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels, resulting from weakness / insufficiency of insulin production by the body, limited activity of insulin produced or a combination of both conditions (CDC 1998). What are the risk factors for Diabetes Mellitus?
Read moreIs kidney disease related to age? Yes. Any kidney disease may appear at any age, but it is more likely to appear over the age of 60. At least 50% of the patients suffering from a kidney disease is elderly. The older we get, the older our kidneys get.
Read moreWhat are “kidney stones”? Kidney stones are hard and solid pieces of material that look like pebbles and form in one or both kidneys when there is a high concentration of certain minerals in the urine.
Read moreAre sleep disorders common in dialysis patients? Yes, they are very common. Approximately 70% of patients on dialysis suffer from insomnia.
Read moreYour doctor has suggested that you undergo dialysis. What you need to keep in mind is that this is the continuation of a treatment. It IS a treatment; a treatment that will allow you to continue living your life. Hemodialysis is surrounded by many myths that confuse and disorient patients and their families. Let’s start by taking a look at these myths:
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