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Preparing for Dialysis Stay in the know about your condition. ... Talk to loved ones and friends about your need for dialysis and how you're feeling. ... Discuss your treatment options—from home dialysis to in-center hemodialysis—with your nephrologist so you can work together to find just the right fit.

Limit or avoid high-potassium foods such as milk, and milk products (like cheese and yogurt), nuts and seeds, whole grains, legumes, bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, avocado, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes and tomato products (like sauce and paste), broccoli, cooked greens, and sweet potatoes.

A good time to eat is at least 2 hours before you come for your treatment. Pick foods that are easier to digest. Foods that are higher in fat stay in your stomach longer and are more likely to cause prob- lems. High starch or sugar meals leave your stomach sooner and are typically a better choice.

Protein is essential for dialysis patients to maintain muscle mass and support overall health. A dialysis-friendly breakfast includes protein-rich options like egg whites, plant-based protein sources such as tofu, legumes, whole grains, or lean low sodium meats.

Introduction: Food intake during hemodialysis increases the risk of problems such as hypotension, nausea, and vomiting in patients undergoing hemodialysis.