Tag Archives: CKD

CKD, Diabetes, and Jardiance: Delay Kidney Failure!

Posted on November 1, 2022 by DevonTexas

There is controversy within the medical community about giving SGLT2 medications (especially Jardiance and Farxiga) to treat diabetic patients in CKD. For example, my PCP framed it this way: “Cardiologists like it because it is so effective against heart failure. … Continue reading →

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#Dialysis and Hope for #Kidney Patients

Posted on October 6, 2016 by DevonTexas

Update 10/5/16:  Some disappointing news via Kidney Buzz about the “wearable kidney” and it being delayed by a lack of funding.  Read it here at Kidney Buzz.  From the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Advocacy Committee program… “There is some much … Continue reading →

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#Dialysis and DevonTexas

Posted on June 8, 2016 by DevonTexas

Someone asked recently about the stats from my blog http://www.DevonTexas.com.  I looked them up and they are quite impressive, I must say.  All-time posts, views and visitors since I started it in June 2012…  Posts = 256,  Views = 72,196,  … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and sausage

Posted on May 29, 2016 by DevonTexas

Since it’s a holiday weekend (Memorial Day 2016), some of us may have a moment to cook something containing elements that are good for us as we try to avoid things we shouldn’t eat.  Breakfast seems to be a time we especially … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Friday

Posted on May 13, 2016 by DevonTexas

      Hey all!   I really don’t have much to post about today other than Happy Friday! For those on a MWF dialysis schedule, you get two days off! For those on TTS schedule, you only have one … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Suriving Washington, DC

Posted on April 27, 2016 by DevonTexas

April 26, 2016: I survived! I’m at Reagan National Airport awaiting my flight home. There’s some question about the landing part as there are severe thunderstorms expected over Dallas tonight. We’ll see. I just want to get home. We got … Continue reading →

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In Washington DC

Posted on April 25, 2016 by DevonTexas

For the fourth or fifth year, I’m in DC to lobby Congress on behalf of Dialysis patients as a member and Patient Ambassador with DPC (Dialysis Patient Citizens). You can help by calling or emailing your Representative and Senators and tell … Continue reading →

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Because I Said I Would

Posted on April 24, 2016 by DevonTexas

Recently I heard Alex Sheen, the founder of “Because I Said I Would” speak about his program to make the world a better place.   Well, I took that to heart and one suggestion is that we should write our promise … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part Two

Posted on January 15, 2016 by DevonTexas

Part Two There are three options:  Lapband, the “sleeve”, and “gastric bypass”.  Each has its benefits and drawbacks.  How did I do it?   I had bariatric surgery for the Lapband.  The major plus for me and why I chose … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part One

Posted on January 6, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay, it’s it a new year and time for the resolutions and followup.   Many of us will resolve to reduce our weight.   In September of 2014, I did.  As of 1 January 2016, I’m 92.5 pounds reduced (not … Continue reading →

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