Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) — Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious complication of diabetes that often goes unnoticed in its early stages. In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast, hosts Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman, both endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes, provide an in-depth exploration of CKD in diabetes. They discuss the prevalence, screening methods, and latest treatment options for diabetic kidney disease, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Dr. Edelman also shares his personal experience managing CKD.

In this episode, we will talk about:

The prevalence and impact of kidney disease in type 1 diabetes
How diabetes affects kidney function
Screening tests for diabetic kidney disease: eGFR and UACR
Understanding the stages of chronic kidney disease
The ABCs of diabetes management for kidney health: A1C, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol
Lifestyle factors in preventing and managing kidney disease
Medications to use and avoid with kidney disease
The role of ACE inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors in kidney protection
Challenges and considerations for people with type 1 diabetes regarding new kidney treatments
Dr. Steve Edelman's personal journey with CKD
The importance of proactive management and regular monitoring

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