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3rd Mar 2026

Balancing chronic kidney disease and diabetes in primary care. Michele Ryan

Balancing chronic kidney disease and diabetes Michele Ryan.

In this episode, Michelle Ryan explores dietary management for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes, highlighting the unique challenges of carbohydrate and protein intake.

She discusses KDOKI recommendations for protein consumption, the benefits of a plant-based diet, and updated guidelines favoring a Mediterranean approach.

Practical meal planning strategies are provided, including optimal food proportions and potassium level management.

Ryan dispels myths about carbohydrates in diabetic diets and emphasizes the risks of food additives. The lecture concludes with actionable strategies for effectively managing potassium intake in patients.

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General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast
A General Practice Podcast For GP Education, Clinical Updates & CPD
General Practice Clinical Sessions is a GP podcast that removes the need to attend live webinars.
Instead of giving up an evening with your family to watch live, or spending a weekend at a training day, you listen to the recordings here at 1.5 times the speed and while you're commuting, exercising, or doing chores around the house.
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