Most people think their salt intake is fine.The problem is not just the salt you add at home — it’s the hidden salt in everyday snacks. Too much salt over time leads to: - High blood pressure - Faster kidney damage - Increased protein leak (UACR) - Higher heart risk How much salt is safe? Target: less than 5 grams of salt per day(roughly 1 teaspoon from all sources combined) Most Indian diets end up around 8–12 grams per day, mainly because of packaged and ready-to-eat foods. Common high-salt snacks in the Indian diet: 1. Namkeen / mixture / bhujiaAround 400–700 mg sodium in just 30 gramsVery easy to overeat without realising 2. Chips (potato or banana chips)About 500–800 mg sodium per small packetOften eaten mindlessly 3. Biscuits (even “light” or tea biscuits)Roughly 150–300 mg sodium in 2–3 biscuitsAdd up quickly with daily tea 4. Pickles (achar)Very high salt contentEven small quantities contribute significantly 5. Sauces (ketchup, soy sauce)1 tablespoon can contain 300–1000 mg sodiumOften overlooked but important In this community Instead of asking, “Can I eat this?”A better question is:“What is the sodium content and how often is it safe?” Small reductions in salt make a real difference to blood pressure, kidneys, and overall health.

​Hi everyone! ​My name is Anand Shingwekar, and I’m incredibly excited to be one of the members of The Kidney & Health Club. ​I just jumped off our first Live Q&A with Dr. Arjun (caught a great screenshot of the moment!), and the energy in this group is already inspiring. ​Coming into this community, my goal is to apply that same mindset to health—moving away from the "panic" of confusing reports and toward a clear, sustainable strategy for long-term wellness. ​I want to help this community grow and support others who are navigating similar journeys. ​I’m looking forward to growing with all of you, hitting the leaderboards, and tackling the 10-Day Kidney Health Challenge together! ​Let’s turn confusion into confidence. See you all in the comments!

Hi everyone! 👋 My name is Anand, and I’m from Kolkata, India. 🇮🇳 I’m excited to be part of this community and really looking forward to learning, growing, and connecting with like-minded people. One thing I hope to gain from this club is practical insights and experiences that can help me improve both personally and professionally. Looking forward to engaging with all of you! 😊

I recently learned that fatty liver can raise HbA1c even when fasting glucose looks normal. Apparently the liver can release glucose overnight, which increases average glucose over time. My numbers: HbA1c: 5.6 Fasting glucose: 91 Curious if anyone here has reversed early fatty liver through lifestyle changes? What worked best?

Post your question in this format (so I can answer properly): Age + condition Key numbers (BP, creatinine/eGFR, ACR, HbA1c) 1-line question | Feeling (anxious/confused/ok) Make new post and i will comment on them + pick top questions for the next Live Q&A. ❗Not for emergencies / no dose changes.