Graphic titled “BMI & Kidney Transplant Access” featuring Dr Adrian Brown discussing kidney transplant eligibility. Quote explains that for every one point increase in BMI there is around a 9–11% reduction in the likelihood of receiving a kidney transplant. Educational content from Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast in partnership with Kidney Care UK
Yellow slide explaining why BMI and weight matter for kidney transplant eligibility. Dee Moore, host of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, explains that for many dialysis patients weight can influence access to kidney transplant surgery. Kidney health education in partnership with Kidney Care UK.
Educational kidney health graphic featuring Dr Adrian Brown discussing transplant access. Quote explains that weight can still impact whether people living with kidney disease are able to access a kidney transplant. Content from Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast.
Slide explaining how transplant teams assess patients. Dr Adrian Brown states that transplant teams and kidney specialists will look at a patient’s weight and BMI when considering kidney transplant eligibility.
Can BMI affect your chances of getting a kidney transplant?
For many people living with kidney disease or on dialysis, weight and BMI can influence access to transplant surgery.
Here are a few key insights from my conversation with Dr Adrian Brown on #diaryofakidneywarriorpodcast
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