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At NephroPlus, we strongly believe that people on dialysis can have a life that is very close to normal. Travel is something that gives a refreshing change from the dreary routine we get used to in our lives. Very often, people on dialysis hesitate before embarking on a trip due to the enormous hassles involved.… Continue reading Introducing Holiday Dialysis!

By Akhila Gullapuram MS,RD Feelings of fear, shock, and uncertainty can be common after receiving life-altering news of a diagnosis of kidney failure.  Expressing fear, anger and sadness can be normal during this time. Allow yourself some time to process what you have been told and to adjust to new happenings in your life. Expressing… Continue reading Great Helpers to Adjust to New Diet Pattern

World Kidney Day is on 14th March 2013! On this occasion, let us all take a pledge to take small, simple steps to protect our kidneys. It really isn’t that difficult. The trouble is it is really important. Here are some simple things you can do to protect your kidneys: – Keep your blood sugar… Continue reading Have a Heart For Your Kidneys!

By Akhila G., M.S., R. D. Chief dietician, NephroPlus To be happy is what is longed by everyone, whether on dialysis or not on dialysis. Once I read from a book that for any one, their thoughts form their world! “What you focus in your life grows and what you think about expands and what… Continue reading To be Happy – Better Living on Dialysis

Many dialysis patients wonder why they are going for dialysis? They keep going again and again for this painful, frustrating process and they do not feel much better. Why then, they would argue, must they continue the treatment at all? This is sad. Dialysis is a therapy that can genuinely make the patient feel better.… Continue reading Are You Getting ‘Adequate’ Dialysis?

By Akhila Gullapuram MS, RD Every time I enter a dialysis unit, I first remind myself that the issues I’d like to address with my guests today may not be their agenda too. I often find myself facing questions from the guests which were left unanswered regarding the symptoms they might be experiencing at that… Continue reading Nutrition and Anemia Management in Dialysis

Aashayein, the day long fun and educational, free event for dialysis patients is going to be held in Bangalore! Its on Sunday, December 2nd at Hotel Fern Citadel near Anand Rao Circle from 9 a.m. Aashayein is a great event for dialysis patients. There have been two events organized in Hyderabad so far and patients… Continue reading Try Not to Give More Than a One Day Gap Between Dialysis Sessions

Aashayein, the day long fun and educational, free event for dialysis patients is going to be held in Bangalore! Its on Sunday, December 2nd at Hotel Fern Citadel near Anand Rao Circle from 9 a.m. Aashayein is a great event for dialysis patients. There have been two events organized in Hyderabad so far and patients… Continue reading Announcing Aashayein Bengaluru

There is a lot of misinformation floating around among dialysis patients and their families. Often we patients are told by so-called well-wishers that we don’t need that much dialysis. Some even go to the extent of suggesting that if we do too much dialysis, the kidneys do not have a chance to work. “If all… Continue reading Never Miss Dialysis Sessions

For the last two months, a small group of dialysis patients has been meeting once a month to discuss mutual problems and share tips on coping with kidney disease. We meet at NephroPlus’ East Marredpally center at 5 p.m. on the first Saturday every month. The concept of a support group is really great. Only… Continue reading Patient Support Group Meetings at NephroPlus