Managing hunger and meals is one of the biggest parts of having a transplant. If you are on prednisone (steroids) and tacrolimus these will all dramatically increase and interfere with blood sugar levels and cause sudden hunger pangs, irritability, and sugar spikes. As well as this they can also cause GI issues such as diarrhoea,…
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Transplant Tips: Summertime ☀️
It is now 35 degrees in November and I am preparing for summer. Here is my guide for navigating a transplant in the summer. Maintaining fluid balance The heat tends to cause swelling especially on hot days. Couple this with tropical climates and issues such as insect bites can lead to stomach face, legs feeling…
Summer
It’s currently summer and there is the most beautiful flower wall in my neighbourhood. I’m making the most of it by drinking strawberry ice teas and taking daily instagram photos. Here are a few…..
Luna 