HDF is the optimal in-center treatment option for most people with ESRD. Your doctor can discuss the benefits of hemodiafiltration with you.

Yes, most people doing in-center hemodialysis can do HDF. Talk to your doctor about whether switching is right for you and when hemodiafiltration will be available at your dialysis center. It will take a few weeks to transition from dialysis to HDF.

Good news. Hemodiafiltration uses the same access type as standard hemodialysis. If you have questions about your access site, reach out to your doctor and make sure you have the best access for you.

There are a few things you can do to get the most benefit from your hemodiafiltration treatment. First, follow your treatment schedule exactly as your doctor prescribes. Staying for the full treatment will help you feel your best. Following your care team’s instructions on eating well, limiting fluids, and taking medications as prescribed will also help.