Weight-Loss Dieting When You’re on Dialysis

2015-07-24 01:52

Weight loss is important for patients with dialysis. As we all know, it is very hard to lose weight. Here we will explain why patients with dialysis need weight loss and introduce diet for weight loss.

If patients with dialysis are obese, they are very prone to the below symptoms:

1. Blood sugar level is very high with diabetes.

2. High blood pressure is worsened.

3. Cholesterol and triglyceride level elevates.

4. It is difficult for kidney transplant.

Thus, weight loss should be cared about by patients with dialysis. Making a good diet plan can help lose weight a lot. Patients should never miss or neglect every meal, because you may eat much more in the next meal. In addition, you should avoiding watching phone or TV during eating. The research shows that watching TV distracts attention, leaving us no feeling of being full. In this way, we will eat more when watching TV or phone. It is also important to eat or chew food slowly. The food which contains rich calories or fat must be forbidden strictly.

Apart from diet, doing some exercise plays an important role in losing weight. The scientific research proves fat begins to be consumed after people take exercise for more than thirty minutes. It is suggested for patients with dialysis to consult own doctors to know what exercise is suitable, such as jogging and walking.

Patients should take care of themselves when doing exercise. Many symptoms can affect physical activities, for example, anemia, low blood pressure, bone problems. According to experience of patients with dialysis who lose weight, it is necessary to set a detailed food plan, balance every meal, set up goal for some time, and take regular exercise in daily life. you are welcome to send conditions to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com, our doctors will set up a precise diet for you.

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