'Sign-up for newsletter: http://transplantcollective.com/transplant-collective-newsletter/ Kidney transplant patients often gain weight right after transplant because of anti-rejection medication side-effects, like prednisone. One of the known side-effects of prednisone is an insatiable appetite which contributes to weight gain. A good kidney transplant recovery diet helps control your weight so there is less risk of developing diabetes and heart complications after transplant. This video highlights some kidney transplant recovery diet tips to help prevent weight gain. References: National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/nutritrans Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(16)00042-3/abstract *This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from transplant teams, physicians, or other health professional. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Minja nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning or making changes to any medication, nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.'
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