Nutrition
Are beans considered a source of protein?
Yes
What percent of adults have CKD but are unaware?
40%
What type of lifestyle change should you make in order to slow down the progression of CKD?
Your diet
With Medicare insurance how much is a hemodialysis session?
$45
True or false: you should eat protein in large amounts.
False
What gender is most likely to have CKD?
Female
If you are diabetic and have chronic kidney disease, what should you monitor?
Your A1c
With Medicare how much is a peritoneal dialysis session?
$43
You should eat foods low in…
Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
What percent of people 65 and older have CKD?
38%
if you have chronic kidney disease and hypertension, what should you monitor?
Your blood pressure
Without Medicare, how much is a hemodialysis session?
$226
True or False: Wheat bread and pasta is low in potassium.
False
How many Americans are on the transplant list waiting for kidneys?
92,000
What annual lab tests can you have done to monitor kidney function?
eGFR, Serum Creatinine, and BUN
Without Medicare, how much is a peritoneal dialysis session?
$215
Name the heart healthy foods.
Lean meats, fat free dairy, fruit and vegetables, and skinless poultry.
On average, how many people die a day while waiting for a kidney?
12
What tube is a BUN and Creatinine drawn in?
Green top with lithium
If you had hemodialysis three times a week without Medicare insurance, how much would it cost?
$678