The balance of potassium in the body is under the influence of several factors. I reviewed the impact of both insulin and adrenaline in this
I recently had a paper accepted in the Journal of Renal Nutrition! The paper is: Potassium Food Additives and Dietary Management of Serum Potassium: Proposed
I have talked a lot about metabolic acidosis and the impact of diet to help correct CO2 levels, but what about beverages? Can what people
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant that is frequently used post-kidney transplant (and is associated with hyperkalemia). I received this question on how eating impacts cyclosporine. To
On my hyperkalemia assessment guide, I highlight that glucosamine supplements can be associated with hyperkalemia. But why? Glucosamine supplements may cause hyperkalemia because they can
In today’s post I am reviewing three case study that explored pseudohyperkalemia for people living with thrombocytosis. What is pseudohyperkalemia? According to the article, pseudohyperkalemia
When I think of malnutrition, a condition characterized by inadequate intake and reduced nutritional stores, I worry about so many components for my patients. And
When my patients are considering starting on GLP1s, one of the things I assess for is malnutrition risk. And I admit, I worry about about
This is a summary of a presentation I attended at the virtual Canadian Association of Nephrology Dietitian Conference in June of 2024. Presented by Kelly
Love all things potassium? Me too! So today I am writing a bit more about the nitty gritty for potassium. This post is a summary