Fredrik Åhrman from Varberg, Sweden, has been managing his kidney failure through home dialysis for three years after developing the condition following COVID-19, according to a report from SVT Halland. The 2026 report details how Åhrman uses nighttime dialysis treatments at home, allowing him to maintain a relatively normal life including work and travel.
Åhrman expressed frustration that more people don't have access to home dialysis options, stating that the majority of those needing treatment still receive it in hospitals. "I don't understand it, I think more people should get the opportunity to do it at home," he told SVT Halland.
I don't understand it, I think more people should get the opportunity to do it at home
The Varberg resident is currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, with a transplant expected by June 2026. For many patients, dialysis remains a lifelong treatment when transplant options aren't available, but Åhrman hopes to eventually be free from the nightly dialysis sessions once he receives a new kidney.