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Living well goes beyond medical treatment.
The Irish Kidney Association recognises that sport, physical activity and healthy diet choices can play an important role in supporting wellbeing for people on dialysis, transplant recipients and their families.
Health and lifestyle resources
Kidney Beam
Kidney Beam is an exercise and lifestyle management app designed for kidney patients; it offers a way to improve physical activity levels from home.
Transplant Sport Ireland
Transplant Sport Ireland (TSI) is a volunteer-run organisation where transplant recipients and people on dialysis, can connect and support one another in a common belief that sport plays a vital part in maintaining good health.
IgAN Friends
IgAN Friends is a supportive community for people sharing the IgA nephropathy journey, creating space for connection, understanding, exchange and empowerment while welcoming new members and perspectives from across Europe.
Refit for Life
The Refit for Life! Program is an initiative of the World Transplant Games Federation, aimed to help the transplant community take the first steps to get active and to support their ongoing fitness and wellness journey.
kidney.com
Kidney.com’s AI Kidney Health Assistant answers questions about CKD symptoms, kidney-friendly diets and daily living, offering accessible display options, multilingual support, file uploads and ten free guest enquiries before registration.
Diet and Nutrition
Find food, diet and nutrition information developed by state registered Irish Renal Dietitians. Please use this as a guide and reference tool, if you have any questions or queries please ask your doctor to refer you to the dietitian.
The information and external resources on this page are provided for general education and signposting. They do not replace advice from your renal team, GP, registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional. Speak with your healthcare team before making significant changes to exercise, diet or treatment routines.
Additional Resources
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