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How home dialysis lets one patient live her dream
Gabriele lives in Sequim, where she runs a small farm with her husband. After starting peritoneal dialysis (PD), she realized she didn’t have to give up the life she loved.
Home dialysis gave her the freedom to care for animals, tend her garden, and stay active on the land she loves – all while managing her kidney disease. Her story is a great example of how PD can fit into real life, even a busy one.
Read Gabriele’s story here.
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Staying safe in the summer heat
Hot days can be hard on your body, especially if you’re on dialysis. Try to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. Wear loose, light clothes and use a fan or air conditioning if you can. 👉 Read more tips to stay cool
Ask a dietitian
Q: What should I do if I feel tired all the time, even after dialysis?
– Henry, dialysis patient in Renton
A: Feeling tired is common, especially on treatment days, but you don’t have to just live with it. Start by telling your care team how you’re feeling. They can check your lab results, talk with you about possible diet changes, or adjust your treatment plan. Sometimes, small changes – like eating more iron-rich foods or getting better sleep – can really help.
Stay connected with your pharmacy!
We can now send you text or email updates about your prescriptions; refill reminders, pick-up or shipment notifications, and important pharmacy updates.
Call us at (206) 343-4870, and we will help get you setup.
Patient spotlight: Adrian Allen
“Amy has been everything to me. She’s helped me so much, I’ve never had someone be so great in my corner. … she is the pilot to my plane.”
Adrian Allen has been on kidney dialysis for almost 12 years, but if you ask him what keeps him going, he’ll tell you it’s his family, his determination, and one very special social worker – Amy Postel. As a patient at Burien Kidney Center, Adrian has received not just medical treatment but also life-changing support. Read his story or watch the video to learn more about Adrian’s journey to transplant.
Looking for some snack ideas?
- Our 60-second salsa or this guacamole-inspired dip both pair well with tortilla chips or pita wedges.
- Anytime energy bars are a great way to increase fiber in your diet.
- Movie night at home is more fun with popcorn!
- Give these sweet potato fries a sprinkle of pepper, cinnamon and sugar for a spicy and sweet combo.