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Increased total body fat during PD treatment.

R Søreide1, B Dracup, E Svarstad

  • 1Medical Department A, University of Bergen, Norway.

Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis. Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients may gain body fat due to glucose absorption. This study found increased fat mass in PD patients, suggesting potential cardiovascular risks and the need for nutritional and physical activity adjustments.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Body Composition Analysis

Background:

  • Uremic patients undergoing dialysis require adequate nutrition to manage increased catabolism.
  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) may lead to increased glucose absorption, potentially altering body composition.
  • Understanding body fat changes in PD patients is crucial for managing treatment-related metabolic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in total body fat composition in male patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
  • To assess the impact of PD treatment on body fat accumulation over time.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 8 male PD patients with a long-term treatment history.
  • Food intake was recorded for 7 days twice in a subset of patients.

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  • Total body fat percentage was measured using near-infrared interactance (IRI) technology.

    • Main Results:

    • Despite stable body weight and unchanged energy/protein intake, total body fat increased significantly (from 19.8% to 22.5%, p < 0.05).
    • Patients experienced an average increase in body fat percentage during the study period.

    Conclusions:

    • Peritoneal dialysis patients may accumulate body fat when using glucose as an osmotic agent.
    • This fat accumulation could elevate cardiovascular risks.
    • Nutritional strategies and increased physical activity may be warranted for PD patients.