Struggling with kidney disease and have a million questions? You’re not alone! Balboa Nephrology’s Registered Dietician and Health Educator, Min Krishnamurthy, just tackled the most common kidney diet questions people with chronic kidney disease have been wanting answers. This week – “What are the biggest challenges individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face when it comes to managing their diet?”
Min: “One of the biggest challenges is understanding how to eat to preserve kidney function while also taking care of heart health and managing blood sugars. Another challenge is keeping up with changing diet needs as the disease progresses. Consulting with a registered dietitian can help not only alleviate the confusion, but make a meal plan that’s quite easy to follow.”
Min also recommends the following resources for reliable kidney care nutrition information:
Check back each week for more kidney diet tips and resources!
