How to your kidney function better?

Hello. Welcome to the University of California San Diego Chronic Kidney Disease Program. My name is Christy Turner and I am the registered dietician. My role is to help our patients understand their diet for kidney disease. In this first module, I will review the main parts of the diet and discuss the key diet components to maintaining Improve Kidney Function. Let's start by reviewing why it is important to follow a kidney diet. First, it is important for maintaining good nutrition. Second, it is important for maintaining kidney function. In the upcoming slides, we will discuss the importance of blood pressure control, blood sugar control, and other lifestyle factors that can impact your kidney function. Third, it is important to follow a kidney diet to keep your lab values in a safe range. As kidney function decreases, waste products can build up in the blood. This can cause labs to get out of range, which can potentially create complications. The three main diet c...