ABSTRACT
Abdul, a 41-year-old accountant, is married and has three young children. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 24, which led to chronic kidney disease. Abdul’s kidney function has deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, leaving him with end-stage renal disease. Six months ago he started dialysis treatment three times a week. Each session would last more than 4 hours, leaving Abdul feeling exhausted and drained.
