Case Study – Hyperthyroidism and Chronic Kidney Disease

Ready to learn about Chronic Kidney Disease through a Case Study?

That's exactly what you'll get in this episode. Learning about concepts through case studies and stories puts textbook knowledge into practice. Chronic Kidney Disease is one of those conditions that has a lot of dietary restrictions and required modifications.

Help from a Registered Dietitian can make life a lot easier for people with kidney disease. Knowing what to do and having an understanding of the mechanism and reason for restrictions helps people connect to the why - which is so powerful.

I also share a personal story about when I just finished my internship and started studying for the exam. Things happened so fast and without notice. I was shaking and felt sick - I had no idea what was happening to my body.

This is what you'll learn in this episode:

1) How to break down a case study and what to focus on when someone is admitted with multiple health conditions and challenges.
2) A review of the different labs for kidney disease and thyroid disease.
3) The recommended MNT for people with kidney disease.

Resources:

If you're looking for some more information on Chronic Kidney Disease, check out the Clinical Practice Guidelines from KDOQI and AND here.

And if you want a step-by-step guide on how to calculate parenteral nutrition, check out this link here. Math doesn't have to be hard and you shouldn't spend another moment worried you're not calculating I break things down so you never have to guess what the next steps are.

Episode Transcript