Episode 104: Chronic Kidney Disease: What Every Clinician Needs to Know

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Professor Jeremy Levy, consultant nephrologist in London, joins Dr Alex Crowe, consultant physician in Liverpool, for an insightful and practical conversation about chronic kidney disease (CKD). Together, they explore why CKD is so common, and often silent. How to distinguish acute from chronic kidney problems, and which investigations matter most. The discussion also highlights the growing importance of cardiorenal metabolic medicine, offering clinicians a clear approach to assessing risk, optimising treatment, and supporting long‑term health. From EGFR trends to SGLT2 inhibitors, from lifestyle change to coding accuracy, this episode provides an essential, up‑to‑date guide for managing CKD in everyday practice. Resources For kidney sake podcast: Home | ForKidneysSake.com Excellent resources on CKD here from NHS NW London: Chronic kidney disease NICE guidelines: Overview | Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE Hypertension in CKD from UK kidney association FINAL UKKA NICE-KDIGO commentary December 2022.pdf Exercise and Lifestyle in CKD from UK kidney association Exercise and Lifestyle in CKD clinical practice guideline33_v4_FINAL_0.pdf SGLT2i in CKD from UK kidney association Sodium Glucose Co transporter 2 - UK Kidney Association. KDIGO (international) guidelines on CKD management CKD Evaluation and Management – KDIGO KIDGO prognosis of CKD by Albuminuria Categories: KIDGO 2012 S126 American Diabetes Association guidelines including CKD Volume 48 Issue Supplement_1 | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association For Kidneys Sake For Kidneys Sake is a clinician-led podcast from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board, offering practical, evidence-based insight into chronic kidney disease and cardio-renal care. Through short, accessible conversations with experts across primary and secondary care, the series supports shared learning on CKD detection, risk management and integrated patient care. The podcast is for GPs, pharmacists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, and is relevant for clinicians, patients and anyone interested in improving kidney health. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices