Al Makki Al Madni Dialysis Centre

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Al Makki Al Madni Dialysis Centre | Restoring Hope – Improving Life

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of MMDC, a leading nonprofit dialysis and kidney care center in Lahore, Pakistan, dedicated to providing free dialysis, kidney disease awareness, preventive healthcare and patient education. Our mission is to restore hope and improve lives by making quality renal healthcare accessible to everyone, especially deserving patients. Through this channel, we share expert medical advice from experienced nephrologists and healthcare professionals, helping you understand Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), kidney failure, dialysis, diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis B and C, kidney transplant and nutrition. Support a Life – Donate Today

Bank: Bank AL Habib Limited
Account Title: AL MAKKI AL MADNI COMMUNITY WELFARE FOUNDATION
IBAN: PK08 BAHL 0134 0081 0079 7701

Address: 106-C Block, Tajpura Housing Scheme, Near Ghaziabad Police Station, Lahore, Pakistan
Helpline: 0321-1116542 | 0321-1116543

20/09/2026

ڈائلیسس کا نام سن کر میں ڈر گئی!
میں ڈائلیسس نہیں کروانا چاہتی تھی!
پہلے ڈائلیسس کے بعد کیا ہوا؟
مریضہ کی زبانی حیران کن تجربہ!
I Was Afraid of Dialysis! | What Happened After My First Dialysis? | Patient Story

20/09/2026

Just Diagnosed With Diabetes? 10 Simple Diet Rules to Control Blood Sugar



Just found out that you have diabetes? Don’t panic. One of the most important first steps is understanding your food choices.

Having diabetes does not necessarily mean giving up every food you enjoy. The key is learning how to choose better foods, control portions, manage carbohydrates, and build sustainable eating habits.

In this MMDC Health Education Series, we explain 10 simple dietary rules for diabetes that can help you make more informed food choices and support better blood sugar management.

10 Simple Diabetes Diet Rules:

1. Reduce added sugar
2. Control carbohydrates instead of completely eliminating them
3. Follow a balanced plate method
4. Choose higher-fiber carbohydrate sources
5. Choose whole fruit instead of fruit juice
6. Include appropriate protein
7. Pay attention to portions and meal timing
8. Limit fried and highly processed foods
9. Make water your first-choice drink
10. Don’t automatically trust “sugar-free” or “diabetic” labels

The goal is not to stop eating—it is to learn how to eat better.

Small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference in diabetes management and overall health. And if you also have kidney disease, your diet may need additional adjustments based on your kidney function, laboratory results, medications, and dialysis status.

Share this information with someone who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. The right information at the right time can encourage someone to monitor their blood sugar, improve their diet, and take steps toward preventing complications.

MMDC Health Education Series — Restoring Hope • Improving Life

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19/09/2026

MMDC Weekly Free Medical & Eye Camp | 6 Essential Health Services for Patients



Al Makki Al Madni Dialysis Center (MMDC) organized its weekly Free Medical & Eye Camp, where a large number of patients and their attendants participated and benefited from essential healthcare services.

The camp was formally inaugurated by Senior Advocate Lahore High Court Qamar Hashmat and Senior Core Committee Member Mr. Bashir Shaheen. Following the inauguration, the distinguished guests were given a detailed tour of the camp and briefed about the medical services being provided to patients and visitors.

The camp offered six important healthcare services, including:

🔹 Diabetes Screening — Blood testing for timely assessment of blood sugar
🔹 Blood Pressure Checkup — Blood pressure monitoring along with medical guidance
🔹 Comprehensive Eye Examination — Vision assessment along with specialized retina examination
🔹 Weight & Obesity Assessment — Guidance and awareness for healthy weight management
🔹 Nutrition Counseling — Expert guidance on balanced diet, nutrition, and dietary precautions
🔹 Free Dialysis Services — Support and free dialysis facilities for eligible kidney patients

A special health awareness session was also organized, attended by more than 25 patients and their attendants. MMDC Nutritionist Dr. Naba and Dr. Farhan conducted an informative discussion and answered questions from the participants.

The event concluded with participants appreciating MMDC’s efforts to provide accessible healthcare and health awareness services to the community.

19/09/2026

مجھے لگا چھٹی مل رہی ہے…لیکن
ڈاکٹروں نے ڈائلیسس وارڈ میں منتقل کر دیا!
میرے گردے خراب ہو گئے… مجھے یقین ہی نہیں آیا!
ایک حقیقی مریضہ کی دکھ بھری کہانی
I Thought I Was Going Home | Kidney Failure Changed Everything | Patient Story | MMDC

19/09/2026

Diabetes & Weight Loss: What Should You Eat to Control Blood Sugar? | Healthy Diet Tips



If you have diabetes and are overweight, even modest weight loss may help improve blood sugar control for many people. But losing weight does not mean starving yourself or following an extreme crash diet.

The goal is simple: eat better, control portions, stay active, and build habits you can maintain.

In this MMDC Health Education Series video, we explain practical and easy-to-follow diabetes diet and weight management tips.

You will learn:

🔹 Why modest weight loss can support better blood sugar control
🔹 Why crash diets and skipping meals are not sustainable strategies
🔹 How to use the simple plate method for balanced meals
🔹 How to include vegetables, salad, protein, whole grains, and healthy portions
🔹 Better breakfast choices for people with diabetes
🔹 How to make lunch more balanced with chicken, fish, lentils, vegetables, or salad
🔹 Healthier snack options such as fruit, plain yogurt, and nuts
🔹 Why dinner should be balanced and portion-controlled
🔹 How sugary drinks, sweets, cakes, biscuits, and fried foods can make weight management more difficult
🔹 Why portion control matters for foods such as rice and roti
🔹 How regular walking and physical activity can support weight management and diabetes control

A simple plate can be a helpful starting point: half vegetables or salad, one-quarter protein such as lentils, eggs, chicken, or fish, and one-quarter whole grains such as roti or an appropriate portion of rice.

Remember, diabetes management is not about making one huge change overnight. It is about making small, consistent, healthier choices every day.

Healthy eating, appropriate weight management, regular physical activity, and proper medical care can all play an important role in managing diabetes and protecting overall health, including kidney health.

18/09/2026

نظر دھندلی… سر میں شدید درد!
Dialysis Emergency?
ڈائلیسس کے دوران اچانک نظر دھندلی؟
یہ خطرے کی علامت ہو سکتی ہے!
Blurred Vision & Severe Headache During Dialysis? | Warning Signs | MMDC

18/09/2026

3 سال سے ڈائلیسس کا درد…
درود شریف اور سورۃ الرحمٰن نے سنبھال لیا
ڈائلیسس مریض کی زبان سے
سورۃ الرحمٰن کی خوبصورت تلاوت
3 Years on Dialysis | Durood Sharif & Surah Rahman Gave Me Strength | Patient Story

18/09/2026

Why Should Dialysis Patients Drink Less Water? | Fluid Overload, Weight Gain & Breathlessness



Why are dialysis patients often advised to limit their daily fluid intake? And how can just a few extra glasses of water contribute to rapid weight gain, swelling, high blood pressure, and breathing difficulties?

Healthy kidneys remove excess fluid from the body through urine. But when kidney function is severely reduced, the kidneys may no longer be able to remove enough fluid. As a result, extra fluid can gradually build up in the body.

This is known as fluid overload, and it can affect different parts of the body.

Extra fluid may cause:

🔹 Swelling in the feet and legs
🔹 Rapid weight gain between dialysis sessions
🔹 Increased blood pressure
🔹 Additional strain on the heart
🔹 Fluid buildup in the lungs, which can cause shortness of breath
🔹 Difficulty breathing when lying down
🔹 Coughing, discomfort, or a feeling of heaviness in the chest

One important point is that rapid weight gain between dialysis sessions is often not body fat, it can largely represent fluid accumulation. That is why checking weight before and after dialysis is an important part of monitoring fluid balance.

Fluid intake is not limited to plain water. Tea, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks, syrups, soup, ice, and other foods or beverages containing significant amounts of fluid can contribute to your overall daily fluid intake.

Simple strategies such as reducing salt, avoiding very salty foods, using a smaller glass, planning your daily fluid allowance, and keeping track of what you drink may help with fluid management.

Never decide your fluid restriction on your own. Follow the individualized guidance provided by your nephrologist, renal dietitian, or dialysis team.

For more simple and reliable kidney health education, follow to the MMDC Health Education Series.

17/09/2026

Kidney Function Fell to Just 6% | She Was Still Afraid of Dialysis | Real Patient Story



What happens when kidney function falls to just 6%? And what if the fear of dialysis makes a patient hesitate to start treatment?

In this emotional and powerful patient story, a woman shares her journey through severe kidney disease, worsening symptoms, and the fear she experienced when dialysis became a possibility.

She describes how she began experiencing breathing difficulties and swelling in her body as her kidney function deteriorated. Despite her condition becoming serious, the fear of dialysis remained a major concern.

Her story highlights an important message for kidney patients and families: early medical evaluation and timely treatment decisions matter. When kidney function becomes severely reduced, doctors may recommend dialysis or other kidney replacement therapies depending on the patient's symptoms, laboratory results, overall condition, and medical needs.

IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) گردوں کی ایک بیماری ہے جس میں IgA نامی اینٹی باڈی کے ذرات گردے کے فلٹرز (Glomeruli) میں...
17/09/2026

IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) گردوں کی ایک بیماری ہے جس میں IgA نامی اینٹی باڈی کے ذرات گردے کے فلٹرز (Glomeruli) میں جمع ہو جاتے ہیں۔ اس سے گردوں میں سوزش پیدا ہوتی ہے اور فلٹر متاثر ہونے لگتے ہیں۔

عام علامات

اس بیماری کی خاص علامت پیشاب میں خون آنا ہے۔ اکثر نزلہ، زکام یا گلے کے انفیکشن کے ساتھ یا 1–2 دن کے اندر پیشاب سرخ یا چائے کے رنگ کا ہو سکتا ہے۔ بعض مریضوں میں:

پیشاب میں Protein آتی ہے

بلڈ پریشر بڑھ جاتا ہے

ٹانگوں یا چہرے پر سوجن ہو سکتی ہے

وقت کے ساتھ Kidney Function کم ہو سکتا ہے

بیماری کیوں ہوتی ہے؟

جسم میں غیر معمولی IgA1 antibodies بنتی ہیں → ان کے خلاف مزید antibodies بنتی ہیں → immune complexes بنتے ہیں → یہ گردوں کے Glomeruli میں جمع ہوتے ہیں → سوزش اور نقصان پیدا ہوتا ہے۔

تشخیص کیسے ہوتی ہے؟

Urine R/E، urine protein/UPCR، serum creatinine، eGFR اور BP چیک کیے جاتے ہیں۔ حتمی تشخیص Kidney Biopsy سے ہوتی ہے، جس میں IgA deposits نظر آتے ہیں۔ Biopsy کو prognosis کے لیے Oxford MEST-C Score سے بھی assess کیا جاتا ہے۔

علاج

علاج ہر مریض میں ایک جیسا نہیں ہوتا۔ بنیادی مقصد Proteinuria اور BP کم کرنا اور Kidney Function محفوظ رکھنا ہے۔ عموماً ACE inhibitor/ARB، نمک میں کمی اور مناسب مریضوں میں SGLT2 inhibitor استعمال کیا جا سکتا ہے۔ زیادہ خطرے والے مریضوں میں nephrologist مزید disease-specific treatment یا بعض صورتوں میں steroids پر غور کر سکتا ہے۔

Exam Point:
IgA nephropathy: انفیکشن کے ساتھ یا فوراً بعد hematuria۔
Post-streptococcal GN: انفیکشن ختم ہونے کے عموماً 1–3 ہفتے بعد hematuria۔

Address

106-C Block Opposite Jamia Mosque Babri, Tajpura Scheme Mughalpura, Lahore Cantt
Lahore

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 09:00 - 21:00
Sunday 09:00 - 21:00

Telephone

+923211116543

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