Glomerular Filtration Rate: When your Kidney Number, eGFR, is the wrong thing to focus on

Episode 173:Glomerular Filtration Rate: When your Kidney Number, eGFR, is the wrong thing to focus on. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) is the best test to estimate your level of kidney function and determine your stage of kidney disease. Your doctor can calculate it from the results of your blood creatinine test, your age, body size, and gender. Your eGFR tells your doctor your stage of kidney disease and helps the doctor plan your treatment - but it isn't always the right number to be focused on. Dr. Rosansky discusses WHEN your eGFR is the wrong number to focus on and explains what you should be focusing on (such as protein leakage). Dr. Rosansky is a retired Nephrologist and author of the book Learn The Facts About Kidney Disease. 📚 Purchase Learn The Facts About Kidney Disease by Steven Rosansky at http://go.dadvicetv.com/book Learn The Facts About Kidney Disease by Steven Rosansky written for the average reader, offers useful information for patients with very mild Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to those patients who need to plan for dialysis or kidney transplant. It offers scientifically proven ways to slow progression of Chronic Kidney Disease, including a chapter on a Smart Diet for all Chronic Kidney Disease patients. This diet not only can slow Chronic Kidney Disease progression but can also help patients to live longer and better. It offers the best treatments for the medical problems that can come with a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease. For most patients this book will alleviate concerns about having Chronic Kidney Disease and for some patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease it offers an approach that can delay the start of dialysis for many months or even years in some cases. It explains why low and very low protein diets, promoted by many kidney books for patients, is usually not beneficial and may even be harmful. It provides the latest recommendations for treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease that comes from international kidney doctor organizations. The book is organized in a way that provides information for all patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in the first part of the book and has information in later chapters for patients whose Chronic Kidney Disease has progressed. ✅ Learn more about James Fabin, Dadvice TV Kidney Health Coach and Chronic Kidney Disease at: https://www.dadvicetv.com/ ⚖️ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://www.dadvicetv.com/disclaimer/ 🍎 Chronometer Nutrition Tracking App: https://go.dadvicetv.com/app 👕 Check out the Dadvice TV Amazon Store - https://amzn.to/3bCzxDu 🔔 Subscribe for LIVE EVENT ALERTS -    / @dadvicetv   ❤️ Support Dadvice TV: https://www.dadvicetv.com/support 🎥 Equipment List: https://www.dadvicetv.com/setup Medical Authority Disclaimer: Dr. Rosansky is a retired nephrologist and author of "Learn the Facts About Kidney Disease." This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your personal doctor before changing your treatment plan. #DadviceTV #kidneydisease #kidneyhealth #kidneyfailure #ckd #kidneys #chronickidneydisease #kidneywarrior #kidneydiseaseawareness #DrRo