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AAKP News of the Month: Join AAKP for Kidney Beginnings: Live!
Kidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE educational program
designed to educate individuals about the basics of kidney disease and proper kidney care. Programs last approximately three hours and feature presentations given by health care professionals.
Upcoming programs are planned for Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; San Antonio, TX; and Chicago, IL.
Please continue to check the AAKP website for more upcoming locations and dates. |
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Recipe of the Month: Fruit Pizza |
 Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 roll frozen sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Cool Whip nondairy topping
- 1 cup sugar or Splenda equivalent
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 apple cored and sliced thinly (put in lemon juice to prevent browning)
- 20 grapes (both red and green) sliced in half
- 4 medium strawberries, sliced
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Cook sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened.
- Slice cookie dough in 1/4 inch slices. Place close together on pizza pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake as directed on package or at 325° F until brown.
- Beat cream cheese with cool whip until fluffy. Spread on cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange fruit slices on top of cream cheese. Use your imagination to create a masterpiece!
- Pour cooled pineapple glaze over the fruit and refrigerate several hours before serving.
Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 293; Fat: 13g; Protein: 2g; Phosphorus: 37mg; Potassium: 106mg; Sodium: 166mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Exchanges: One starch; one-half fruit, low potassium; two fat; one high calorie
Helpful Hints:
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| Regular Exercise Reduces Patient Anxiety |
 The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a new University of Georgia study shows. Researchers analyzed the results of 40 randomized clinical trials involving nearly 3,000 patients with a variety of medical conditions.
They found, on average, patients who exercised regularly reported a 20 percent reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to those who did not exercise. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that physical activities such as walking or weight lifting may turn out to be the best medicine that physicians can prescribe to help their patients feel less anxious. The role of exercise in alleviating symptoms of depression has been well studied, but the impact of regular exercise on anxiety symptoms has received less attention. Exercise is a low-cost, effective treatment as the number of people living with chronic diseases increases as the population ages. |
| Last Chance to Get Your Medal of Excellence Dinner Tickets! |
 Join AAKP in honoring Tom F. Parker, III, MD, as the 2010 AAKP Medal of Excellence recipient. The AAKP Medal of Excellence Award acknowledges a renal physician's significant contributions to the progress of patient education and disease treatment in the kidney community. Dr. Parker joins a long list of nephrologists who have excelled in his/her contributions to the renal community including patient care and patient education.
AAKP honors Dr. Parker Saturday, March 13 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Md, during the Medal of Excellence Award Dinner held in conjunction with the Renal Physician Association's Annual Meeting. Dinner tickets are available for $99 each.
For more information visit www.aakp.org/events/Medal-of-Excellence/2010. |
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AAKP Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors |
AAKP is currently accepting nominations for the 2010-2011 National Board of Directors. The elections are held in July, with new members seated at AAKP's Annual Convention in September. Board members serve two-year terms. The deadline to submit nominations is May 21, 2010.
The AAKP Board of Directors is responsible for establishing goals and policies for the Association. Board members must attend three meetings each year, participate in conference calls and committee membership. For more information about the AAKP Board of Directors or to request a nomination form, please contact AAKP at (800) 749-AAKP or visit the AAKP website to download the nomination form. Self nominations are encouraged. |
| Tip of the Month: Controlling Fluid Intake for Dialysis Patients |
 Healthy kidneys maintain fluid balance and prevent swelling in the body. When kidney function decreases, it is harder for your body to get rid of excess fluid. Extra fluid can raise blood pressure, put a strain on the heart and make it more difficult to breathe. Dialysis removes excess fluid from the body. Hemodialysis patients are limited to 700-1000 ml of fluid per day plus urine output. For example, if you urinate 500 cc, your total daily fluid allowance would be 1200 cc (500 + 700). This can vary from person to person, and other factors such as body size and percentage of kidney function must also be considered. Here are some tips for how to control thirst and fluid intake:
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Ice lasts longer in your mouth than liquid. Make sure to measure ice as fluid.
- Suck on hard candy or mints.
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Chew gum. (Sugarless gum if you are diabetic)
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Try very cold, low potassium fruit such as frozen grapes. | |
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