Kidney Care Bermuda & Bermuda Home Dialysis Services Ltd.

04/08/2025

💓 High Blood Pressure & Your Kidneys: What You Need to Know

Your kidneys rely on healthy blood vessels to filter waste and fluids from your body. But when blood pressure stays high over time, it puts strain on those vessels - especially around the kidneys. This can cause them to harden, narrow, or weaken, limiting their ability to function properly.

📉 Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or even kidney failure - but it doesn’t have to.

✅ The good news? You can take steps to protect your kidneys and lower your blood pressure:
• Eat a low-sodium, kidney-friendly diet
• Stay active
• Limit alcohol and quit smoking
• Take medications as prescribed
• Get regular check-ups

You can manage CKD and live well. Start by controlling your blood pressure today.

👩‍⚕️ Talk to your doctor or reach out to Kidney Care Bermuda to learn how we can help.

29/07/2025

🇧🇲 You don’t have to give up the flavours you love just because you're on a special kidney disease diet. Our CKD-friendly Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas is tasty - and kidney-conscious too! 🍗

This recipe has been adapted to be lower in sodium and kidney-friendly so that individuals living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can enjoy one of Bermuda’s favourite dishes over Cup Match and all summer long.

👉 Perfect for the grill or oven
👉 Made with reduced-salt ingredients
👉 Great for sharing with family & friends

❗️Use brown rice for an even healthier option.

💡Remember, with a few simple adjustments, you can enjoy the foods you love.

View the full recipe here: 🔗 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/recipe-index/jerk-chicken/

23/07/2025

🎉 We’re Accredited! 🎉

Bermuda Home Dialysis Services is proud to announce that we are now officially accredited by the National Dialysis Accreditation Commission (NDAC) – the only dialysis clinic in Bermuda to receive this recognition.

This accreditation reflects our commitment to the highest standards of safety, patient care, and clinical excellence for individuals living with chronic kidney disease in Bermuda.

We remain dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized dialysis services so our clients can live well and maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

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15/07/2025

If you or a loved one undertakes peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home, it is vital to take great care and caution when commencing PD treatment. Our colleague Polly explains infection control techniques and demonstrates how to connect dialysate fluid to the PD catheter.

PD is a common treatment for patients with renal failure and doing it at home can increase a patient's flexibility and independence. We will support you every step of the way.

📍Bermuda Home Dialysis Services
📞441 295 8999
📩information@kidneycare.bm

08/07/2025

We are pleased to be working with the National Dialysis Accreditation Commission and committed to providing our patients with quality care in a safe environment.

I am grateful for the opportunity to survey Bermuda Home Dialysis. It was a privilege to explore the state of dialysis on the island and engage with dedicated healthcare professionals and patients. The survey shed light on current practices, challenges, and opportunities for improving kidney care in...

01/07/2025

Kidney transplant recipients must follow key guidelines and stay mindful of potential risks to protect their new organ. Take the right steps to keep your transplanted kidney healthy.

23/06/2025

𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗖𝗞𝗗), 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀?!

If you’ve ever stared into your pantry wondering that exact thing…you’re not alone.

🍏🍓🍞Here are a few go-to CKD friendly snacking options.

You don’t have to struggle through the day feeling hungry and frustrated. You can have snacks you enjoy while still supporting your kidney health. 💙

17/06/2025

Her name was Ada. A mother of 3, full of life, with dreams of seeing her kids graduate. One day, she noticed swelling in her legs and constant fatigue. Her doctor said it was “just stress.” A few months later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease.

Ada is not alone.

There’s a hidden pandemic and it’s called Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Over 850 million people are silently battling kidney problems worldwide. Many don’t even know it until it’s too late.

Processed foods, sugar-laden drinks, high blood pressure, insulin resistance… it all adds up over the years.

And yet…

most of it is preventable.

With the right knowledge, testing, and simple lifestyle shifts, you can beat the odds.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed or is at risk… Please don’t wait.

Get tested. Get informed. Get empowered.

06/06/2025

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗖𝗞𝗗)?

CKD doesn’t usually happen overnight - it progresses slowly over time. The stages are based on your 𝗲𝗚𝗙𝗥 (estimated glomerular filtration rate), a test that shows how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood.

🔵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟭: Kidney damage with normal function (eGFR 90+)
🟢 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮: Mild loss of function (eGFR 60–89)
🟡 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟯: Moderate to severe loss (eGFR 30–59)
🟠 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟰: Severe loss of function (eGFR 15–29)
🔴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟱: Kidney failure (eGFR less than 15)

💡 Early stages may not have symptoms. That’s why regular checkups matter — especially if you’re at risk.

👉 Don’t wait for symptoms. Get your kidneys checked.

02/06/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗖𝗞𝗗)?
Silent enough that millions don’t even know they have it.

Early signs? Invisible.
But the risks? Very real.

💥 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 — most with no symptoms at all.

It’s time to bring CKD out of the shadows. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of kidney problems — don’t wait.

✅ Get your kidneys checked regularly.

📞 Talk to the experts at Kidney Care Bermuda – we're here to help.
📧 info@kidneycare.bm
🌐 www.kidneycare.bm

26/05/2025

🧬 What Are Immunosuppressants and Why Are They Important?

When someone receives a kidney transplant, their body may see the new kidney as a threat. This can trigger the immune system to attack it — a process called rejection.

💊 That’s where immunosuppressants come in. These medications weaken the immune response to help protect the new kidney and prevent the body rejecting it.

⚠️ But it’s important to know: while immunosuppressants help prevent rejection, they can also increase the risk of infections. That’s why ongoing monitoring and medical support are essential.

If you or a loved one is on this journey, Kidney Care Bermuda is here to help 💙