Episode 154: BMI, Dialysis & Kidney Transplant Eligibility | Beyond The Scale (Part 1)
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This episode discusses how BMI affects kidney transplant eligibility and the challenges faced by dialysis patients regarding weight management.
Can your BMI affect whether you are eligible for a kidney transplant? For many people living with chronic kidney disease and dialysis, weight is not simply about health advice — it can directly influence access to transplant surgery. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dee Moore explores the realities of weight, BMI thresholds, and transplant eligibility. Joined by Dr Adrian Brown, Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, NIHR Advanced Fellow, and Senior Specialist Weight-Management and Bariatric Dietitian, this episode unpacks: • How BMI is used in transplant decision-making • Why weight can influence surgical eligibility • The challenges dialysis patients face when trying to lose weight • The emotional impact of weight-related conversations • The importance of patient advocacy For many kidney patients, these discussions can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. This episode aims to bring clarity, compassion and understanding to a complex topic. 📌 This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion. In Part 2, we explore GLP-1 medications, weight loss treatment options, and what kidney patients need to consider when navigating transplant eligibility. 🎧 Listen now and continue the…
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