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Exercise and muscle protection on GLP-1

Resistance training, protein timing and preserving lean mass and grip strength during weight loss.

In this topic

  • Exercising safely with a fistula or PD catheter

    Specific precautions for arteriovenous fistulas, tunnelled lines and peritoneal dialysis catheters during exercise.

  • Protein timing and strength during weight loss

    How to combine protein intake and training so that weight lost is fat rather than muscle.

  • Resistance training basics while on GLP-1 treatment

    A safe starting programme to protect muscle during weight loss, adapted for CKD, dialysis and transplant patients.

  • Walking, cardio and blood pressure in CKD

    How aerobic exercise fits alongside GLP-1 treatment, and why blood pressure medicines often need reducing.

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The Kidney Weight Clinic

Consultant-led, monitored GLP-1 weight management for people living with chronic kidney disease, on dialysis, or with a kidney transplant.

The service

  • How it works
  • Who this is for
  • Suitability & BMI check
  • Consultation fees

Knowledge hub

  • GLP-1 medications explained
  • GLP-1 and kidney disease
  • Weight loss on dialysis
  • Kidney transplant
  • Side effects & safety

Questions before you book?

Georgina, medical secretary — fees, timings and appointments. 8am–5pm, 7 days a week.

  • 01603 836744
  • georgina@medidesk.uk
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