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March 3, 2025 / Blogs

How Medical Nutrition Therapy helps patients and clinicians manage CKD

As we recognize National Kidney Month this March, it's crucial to highlight the vital role of proper nutrition in managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). With about 35.5 million Americans (about 1 in 7) affected by CKD,1 the need for comprehensive nutritional support remains critical.

Most people with CKD can manage their condition with medication and routine check-ups, with only about 1 in 50 individuals experiencing progression to kidney failure.2 Despite this, individuals with CKD have an increased risk of developing serious health issues, including cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in people with kidney disease. However, this risk can be lowered with healthy lifestyle changes and medication.

Pentec understands that effective CKD management requires more than just medical intervention – it demands a holistic approach centered on specialized nutrition therapy and patient support.

Understanding Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) stands as a cornerstone in CKD management, offering patients personalized nutritional strategies that can significantly impact their quality of life. Through Pentec Nutrition Counseling, patients receive comprehensive nutrition-based treatment and education tailored to their specific needs.

Our registered dietitian practitioners conduct thorough assessments of each patient's nutritional status, examining key factors that could indicate malnutrition risk. This detailed evaluation allows us to develop personalized, comprehensive, nutrition-based treatment and education that supports kidney function while minimizing complications.

The convenience of receiving this specialized care at home via telephonic and virtual counselling ensures that patients can maintain their treatment regimen without disrupting their daily lives. Patients can expect ongoing communication between the Pentec team, clinicians, and physicians to keep tabs on patient progress and adjust their personalized plans as required.

Comprehensive nutritional support from Pentec Health

Supporting our patients' nutritional needs goes beyond medical nutrition therapy. Pentec Health offers a complete spectrum of nutrition services designed to address various stages and complications of CKD:

  • Specialized oral nutrition supplements to address specific nutritional deficiencies
  • Specialty pharmacy offering patient-specific formulas such as parenteral nutrition
  • Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN) for hemodialysis patients
  • Intraperitoneal Nutrition (IPN) for peritoneal dialysis patients

Our clinical nutrition pharmacy services are available 24/7, with board-certified nutritional support pharmacists providing patient specific formula recommendations (in collaboration with Pentec's registered dietitians), prescription processing, and sterile compounding, ensuring that each patient's unique nutrition needs are continuously monitored and adjusted as needed.

You can learn more about IDPN and IPN in our blog IDPN & IPN Nutrition Therapy for Dialysis Patients, What’s the Difference?

The Pentec difference: A holistic approach to patient care

What sets Pentec Health apart is our commitment to providing comprehensive support that extends beyond clinical nutrition. Our holistic approach encompasses:

  • Seamless coordination of benefits to ensure treatment coverage and reimbursement
  • Ongoing communication between our team, clinicians, and physicians
  • HIPAA-compliant consultations that accommodate patient preferences and needs
  • Streamlined care delivery that brings professional services directly to patients' homes

This integrated approach means patients receive consistent, high-quality care while maintaining their normal routines and comfort levels. Our team handles the complexities of treatment coordination, allowing patients to focus on their health journey.

Supporting healthcare providers

For clinicians, partnering with Pentec Health means gaining an extension of your clinical team. We understand the challenges healthcare providers face and work to reduce administrative burdens through:

  • Streamlined communication and documentation processes
  • Direct access to our team of clinical specialists
  • Comprehensive patient progress reporting
  • Expert reimbursement specialists who navigate insurance coverage

Our collaborative approach combines clinical expertise with empathy, ensuring that both patients and providers receive the support they need for optimal outcomes.

Moving forward together

The impact of proper nutritional support in CKD management cannot be overstated. We invite you to explore our patient success stories to see how our comprehensive approach to nutrition therapy has helped improve outcomes and quality of life for CKD patients.

As a national leader in clinical nutrition and specialty care, Pentec Health remains committed to supporting kidney health during National Kidney Month and throughout the year. To learn more about our services or to refer a patient, contact us.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of CKD patients through comprehensive nutrition therapy and support.

References

1. “Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 2023.” US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May. 2024. Accessed 06 Feb. 2025
2. “Overview Chronic kidney disease.” Nhs.UK. March. 2023. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025, https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/

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