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 Calling all jet-setters, road-trippers, and stay-cationers! Do you know how to stay safe this holiday season while traveling? We’ve laid out some helpful tips and tricks to make traveling this holiday season a breeze.
Travel There are so many things that can go wrong when we travel, like lost luggage, delayed flights, flat tires, and unexpected detours. It is important to be prepared for sudden, unexpected changes in plans. Preparations for these situations can include bringing your entire bottle of emergency relief medication and monitoring devices, like scales and blood pressure monitors, with you. We always encourage monitoring yourself while traveling as you may see changes in readings and symptoms due to changes in eating, drinking, and stress that may require emergency relief medications, like diuretics or antihypertensive drugs. If you are on our Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program, our devices are travel friendly and will transmit from all over the world. General Health and Safety Staying safe is a no-brainer when traveling. Listed below are some general travel and safety tips:
We wish you a happy holiday season and a happy New Year! As always, stay safe and healthy!  A comorbidity is defined as a medical condition that coexists alongside a primary diagnosis. These conditions can develop over time and potentially worsen your pre-existing diagnosis. Properly managing your health conditions can help reduce the risk of developing comorbidities or reduce the impact they may have. Let’s explore a few common comorbidities that impact kidney health.
This is by no means a comprehensive list of contributing factors and influences on kidney diseases. Each person is unique and requires individualized attention based on their needs and pre-existing conditions. If you have concerns about your kidney function and comorbidities, reach out to our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Munjal. As always, stay safe and healthy! Resources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/comorbidities https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajplung.00152.2021  Health insurance is a vital part of getting the care that you need to stay healthy and happy. Open enrollment for health insurance plans typically starts November 1st and runs into December. However it is important to do your research beforehand so you are prepared when it comes time to choose a new plan. Listed below are our top three points to consider and remember when researching health insurance plans.
Resources: Florida Medicaid: https://www.flmedicaidmanagedcare.com/ Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/ National Insurance Resources: https://www.healthcare.gov/ If you have any questions or concerns about your insurance coverage with our office, please call your insurance provider for plan-specific information.  Halloween kicks off our season of holiday sweet treats and indulgences. It’s important to know what sweets are tricks and treats, as well as how to satisfy a craving in a more kidney-conscious way.
Sweet Treats: When searching for a sweet treat this holiday season, the candies listed below are safer options for those who have kidney diseases. Remember, everything in moderation!
Spooky Sweets: These sweets may give you a spook! The options listed below are not the best choice and should be avoided when possible. For patients with kidney diseases, these candies can pose potential problems as they contain higher levels of phosphorus and potassium due to being made with solid chocolate, nuts, dried fruit, coconut, peanut butter, and caramel.
DIY: Healthier options The National Kidney Foundation has some fantastic seasonal recipes that are kidney-friendly to satisfy cravings and keep you on track. Moderation is key! The ‘fun size’ portions are approximately 1 ounce which is just right. When you can, opt for sugar-free options or renal-friendly fruits based on recommendations from your nephrologist or dietitian. As always, stay safe and healthy! Resources: https://www.kidney.org/nutrition/recipes |
