Living with PKD and wondering about sugar? This blog explains how added sugar affects blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation—and why that matters for PKD. You’ll also find practical tips to manage cravings, make simple swaps, and reduce added sugar without cutting out the foods you love.
Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is one of the most common conditions linked to polycystic kidney disease (PKD). PLD happens when multiple fluid-filled cysts grow in the liver. These cysts can increase in size and number over time.
Food safety means handling, cooking, and storing food so it doesn’t make you sick. It matters for everyone - especially people with PKD and transplant recipients - because it lowers the risk of food poisoning. Here’s what it involves and why it’s important.
Living with PKD means paying attention to what you eat, but it doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or cooking different meals for your family. When life gets busy - and it often does - it helps to have simple, flexible food strategies that protect your kidneys...
Craving a break from cooking? Eating out can be tricky when you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), but it doesn’t have to be, and you can still stay on track. In this month’s blog, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares smart strategies to help you navigate restaurant...
If you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), you may have been told to drink more water and eat less salt. But why does this matter? Can you drink too much? And what should you be drinking? In this month’s blog, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell breaks it...
Fruits and vegetables are good for your health, but if you have PKD, it can be hard to know how much to eat and which ones are best. This month, registered dietitian and diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares simple tips and new guidelines to help people with PKD eat more...
Wondering if plant-based proteins are good for PKD? Yes - they're kidney-friendly, heart-healthy, and full of nutrients. Start with small swaps like tofu or lentils. Read the full blog + get a recipe! Written by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell.
Understanding your urine test results can help you feel more confident about what’s happening in your body. These results can also help guide changes to your diet. In this month’s blog post, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell explains common urine tests for people living with PKD (polycystic...
Are you tired of only hearing about foods you can't eat with PKD? This month, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares a different approach. Learn about foods you can choose to help your kidneys at any stage of PKD. These healthy choices can improve your diet and...