Here are some key steps for taking care of yourself and staying as healthy as you can:

• Follow the directions given to you by your team of healthcare professionals.
• Manage your diet to keep waste products and water levels under control, and to ensure that only fat mass is lost and malnutrition is avoided.
• Take your medication as prescribed and on time.
• Make sure you’re getting enough dialysis treatment. Ask the nurse for your blood results and know what the various levels should be.
• Learn about your treatment, so you can recognise problems and ask for help.

Take care of yourself by staying as active as possible. Remember – dialysis should be part of your life not your whole life.

Don’t isolate yourself from family and friends. These are the people who care for you and can provide support and understanding.

Note – Per ERBP Guidelines 2015 Recommendations:

“Physical exercise: Patients are encouraged to perform additional physical exercise – 3x / week (1/2 to 1 hour each time) to reduce fat mass and improve Quality of Life (Q.O.L.)”