EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 5 MIN
Make Blood Sugar Management Non-Negotiable
from 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Kidneys with CKD · host Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN
Did you know that blood sugar spikes damage your kidneys even without a diabetes diagnosis? Most people with CKD have never heard this from their nephrologist, and it is one of the most powerful and most overlooked drivers of eGFR decline. In this episode, kidney dietitian Kellsey Reed breaks down exactly how blood sugar variability creates inflammation that damages kidney tissue at every single meal, what the research says about this connection, and the one simple four-component meal rule that stabilizes blood sugar and protects your kidneys starting at your very next meal. One of Kellsey's clients went from blood sugars consistently over 200 down to 139 just by changing how she built her plate. This episode will show you how. Want a personalized plan that addresses blood sugar and kidney health together? Start here: Free CKD Class: ckdnutrition.com/free-ckd-class Apply for Coaching: ckdnutrition.com/apply-coaching
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Did you know that blood sugar spikes damage your kidneys even without a diabetes diagnosis? Most people with CKD have never heard this from their nephrologist, and it is one of the most powerful and most overlooked drivers of eGFR decline. In this episode, kidney dietitian Kellsey Reed breaks down exactly how blood sugar variability creates inflammation that damages kidney tissue at every single meal, what the research says about this connection, and the one simple four-component mea...
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