Do Dialysis Patients Need to Lose Weight

Do dialysis need to lose weight? Many people are confused about the question. Because, among dialysis patients, someone indeed suffers from weight loss, why are they dieting? Please don’t be misapprehension. Here dialysis patients just refers to those dialysis patients who are overweight or obese. Now, let’s have a look at the passage.

Why do some people on dialysis want to lose weight?

It is well known that dialysis is responsible for discharging extra wastes and toxins from the body for Kidney Failure patients. For dialysis patients who are on obese, keeping a healthy body weight is an important part to maintain the overall health. As the obese people are prone to suffer from diabetes which is one of leading causes of kidney damage. Therefore, If you are overweight or obese and on dialysis, you may benefits from weight loss for the following reasons:

1. Control the blood pressure and blood sugar easily

2. Maintain a healthy cholesterol level

3. Increase energy

4. Qualification for a kidney transplant

The mentioned above analysis, we can see the significant meaning of losing weight for dialysis patients.

Well then, how to maintain a healthy body weight for obese and dialysis patients?

There are some things to know before you begin any weight-loss plan. When you’re on dialysis, talking with your dietitian and doctor about changes in your usual diet is important. If you have any questions, you also can email us to kidneycured@gmail.com or leave a message below directly.

1. Reduce the calorie and fat intake

2. Drink water instead of soda

3. Plan for dessert once or twice a week, and look forward to it!

4. Eat slowly

5. Start exercising slowly and choose an activity you enjoy like walking, jogging, swimming and so on.

6. Have a high-quality protein diet so as to guarantee the body health.