The Link Between the Heart and the Kidneys: Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus explore the critical connection between heart health, kidney function, and diabetes, known as the Cardiorenal Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome. They are joined by Dr. Jennifer Green, an expert in endocrinology and cardiology from Duke University, to discuss how diabetes impacts multiple organs, the latest advancements in treatment, and what individuals can do to protect their heart and kidneys. They break down why heart and kidney health should not be thought of in isolation, how specialists are now working together more than ever, and the game-changing new medications that benefit both diabetes management and overall organ health. Dr. Green also highlights the importance of patient self-advocacy, ensuring the right tests and treatments are being considered.Key Topics:What is Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome? How diabetes can impact the heart and kidneys over time – and what can you do to slow or prevent damage?How doctors are breaking down medical silos and specialists are working together more than ever to manage diabetes complicationsThe new era of diabetes medications – how SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are revolutionizing diabetes careWhy is it critical to get annual kidney function tests – and why don’t many doctors routinely check for albumin in urine?How to be your own health advocate – what patients should ask their doctors to ensure they’re receiving optimal care?What is the challenge of staying on long-term medications – how to frame these life-saving treatments as an ongoing investment in healthWhat’s next for diabetes research and what new trials are underway, especially for those with type 1 diabetes, to see if these treatments can offer more benefits? ★ Support this podcast ★