I'm delighted to welcome @Dr. Ishita Sachdev to our community, where they will be helping members with diabetes education and support. Diabetes is one of the most common causes of kidney disease, yet many people struggle with: - understanding their HbA1c - making the right food choices - staying consistent with lifestyle changes - knowing what really matters Dr. Sachdev will help us simplify these topics and provide practical guidance that members can apply in daily life. Our goal is to bring together experts who can support every aspect of health — kidney health, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and now diabetes education. Please join me in welcoming Dr Sachdev and feel free to comment below with your biggest diabetes-related question.

The July calendar is locked in and it's packed. 🩺 3 Q&A sessions with me (Dr Arjun) — on diet, on medicines, and the monthly open Q&A 🥗 5 Diet sessions — uric acid, protein, calories, fibre, and types of water 💪 1 Health coach session — protein sources for CKD 🍽️ 1 LIVE members' diet plan build — real member, real numbers, real plan 📆 Fri Jul 3, 11:30 am — Uric acid: the food angle @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 5, 6 pm — Proteinuria: tests & targets (my talk) @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Mon Jul 6th , 9 pm -- Positivity with Dr @Dr Sakshi Anand 📆 Tue Jul 7th 3:00 pm — Protein in CKD — with our health coach @Sonali Makani Kayal 📆 Sat Jul 11 — Calories: good & bad sources (time TBC) @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 12, 11:30 am — Diet Q&A with me @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Fri Jul 17, 12:30 pm — Fibre in CKD @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 19, 1:30 pm — Medicines Q&A with me @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Fri Jul 24, 12:30 pm — Types of water: plain, barley, coconut @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 26, 9:30 am — Monthly Q&A with me @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Fri Jul 31, 12:30 pm — Members' live diet plan build @Upma Bhatia All sessions live in the Classroom → replays go up the same day. Do try and show up. I will update this post if anything changes. Keep an eye out for the calendar section which will be updated soon.

📅 Tomorrow 2nd June — 4:30 PM IST We’ll be discussing the 30-Day Kidney Health Plan live inside the community. We’ll cover:• What to focus on first• Common mistakes people make• Simple changes that can make a difference There will also be a live Q&A, so bring your questions. 📍Join via the Calendar section inside the community

Welcome @Amrit Pal Singh to The Kidney & Health Club I'd like to introduce a very special guest who will be joining our community. Unlike many of our speakers, he doesn't just talk about kidney disease — he lives with it. He has been managing diabetic nephropathy himself and has spent years learning how to navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with chronic illness. What drew me to his story is that he doesn't focus only on medicines and reports. He talks about: - finding hope during difficult times - staying positive despite setbacks - the role of spirituality and mindset - living a meaningful life while managing a chronic condition This is a perspective we don't often hear, but one that many people need. Because health is not just about creatinine, eGFR, or medications. It's also about how we cope, adapt, and keep moving forward. Please join me in welcoming him to the community. Tell us What has been the hardest part of your health journey so far?

Many people focus only on creatinine.But the earliest sign of kidney damage often shows up in your urine — not your blood. That test is called UACR (Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio). What is UACR? It measures how much protein (albumin) is leaking into your urine. Healthy kidneys don’t leak protein.If protein is present → it’s often the first warning sign. 📉 UACR Values (Simple Guide) • <30 mg/g → Normal Kidneys are not leaking protein • 30–300 mg/g → Early damage (Microalbuminuria — very important stage) • >300 mg/g → Significant damage (Macroalbuminuria — needs proper evaluation) ⚠️ Why This Test Matters UACR is often the first detectable sign of: • Diabetes-related kidney damage • High blood pressure damage • Early CKD (even when creatinine is normal) 👉 This means your creatinine can look “normal” but kidney damage has already started. 📌 When Should You Be Concerned? You should take it seriously if: • UACR is above 30 mg/g repeatedly • You have diabetes, high BP, or family history • Your values are rising over time One single high value is not enough — it should be confirmed (2 out of 3 tests). 🧠 What Should You Do Next? Start the 10 DAY KIDNEY CHALLENGE to Learn more about this! https://www.skool.com/drarjun-kidney-health-club/classroom/9f6de89b?md=bc0c66bc3c484ee891dd20c22595cff5