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Procedure Nephrology

Dialysis Diet & Nutrition Counselling

Practical eating guidance built around your treatment

Frequency
Set at consultation
Documented steps
3 stages
Offered at
1 centre

Overview

What you eat between sessions has a direct effect on how you feel during them. Our dietitians work with dialysis patients on fluid limits, and on managing potassium, phosphate, sodium and protein — translating test results into meals that are realistic for your household and your budget.

Counselling is part of the same interdisciplinary team that manages your dialysis, so dietary advice is based on your current bloodwork rather than generic guidance.

The procedure

Stage by stage, as it happens on the day.

  1. Stage 1

    Individual Assessment

    Each patient receives a personalized nutritional assessment from our expert kidney dietitians in Chennai, considering their medical history, lifestyle, and specific dietary needs.

  2. Stage 2

    Diet Planning

    We develop customized diet charts for kidney patients in Chennai, focusing on the right balance of nutrients, fluid intake, and dietary restrictions necessary for optimal health during dialysis.

  3. Stage 3

    Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments

    Nutrition plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted based on the patient’s response to treatment and changing health status.

Before you come

A dialysis-friendly diet typically includes high-quality protein sources like lean meats, eggs, and legumes; fruits and vegetables with controlled potassium levels; and whole grains and fiber-rich foods to help manage digestion and cholesterol levels. Patients are generally advised to limit foods high in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus; processed and fast foods that contribute to fluid retention and unhealthy weight gain; and excessive dairy products which can contribute to phosphorus build-up.

Afterwards

Recovery guidance is being written

Your consultant will explain this at your appointment.

Benefits & risks

Both sides, stated plainly — a treatment page that only lists benefits is not being honest with you.

What it achieves

  • Enhanced Treatment Efficacy
  • Improved Patient Well-being
  • Reduced Risk of Complications

Risks & considerations

Risk information is in clinical review

Your consultant will discuss the risks specific to your case before you consent.

Who performs it

All specialists

Where it is offered

Cashless insurance

Tell us your insurer when you book. Our desk handles pre-authorisation so the paperwork is settled before you leave.

How it works

What it costs

Cost depends on the plan your consultant sets — number of sessions, investigations and medication. We quote the whole course in writing before you start, not per item at the counter.

Ask for an estimate

Questions

What dialysis services does Levo Healthcare provide?

We provide hemodialysis across 30 stations using Fresenius 4008S machines, dialysis access management through our vascular team, and dialysis diet and nutrition counselling. Support for at-home treatment is also available.

Do you treat diabetes as well as kidney disease?

Yes. Our diabetology service covers diabetes diagnosis and monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, insulin therapy management, oral medication management, and diabetes education and self-management training.

Can I have blood tests done without visiting the centre?

Yes. We offer home sample collection in addition to our in-house super-speciality laboratory, ultrasound and ECG services.

Do you accept insurance?

We operate an insurance desk and support cashless treatment. Please contact us on +91 80156 92229 with your policy details so we can confirm the process for your insurer before your visit.

Where is Levo Healthcare located?

We are at No. 182, 2nd Floor, Poonamallee High Road, JB Estate, Avadi, Chennai - 600054. Call +91 80156 92229 or email info@levohealthcare.in to arrange a visit.

Clinical reference: https://levohealthcare.in/dialysis-treatments/

Next step

Book Dialysis Diet & Nutrition Counselling

Send a request and we will call you back to confirm. Bring any previous reports — it saves repeating investigations.

+91 80156 92229