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52. Fact vs. Fiction: Stop Eating Carbs if You Have PKD

52. Fact vs. Fiction: Stop Eating Carbs if You Have PKD

Update: 2025-12-02

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In this episode of The PKD Dietitian Podcast, we dive into carbs and PKD. Do carbohydrates make cysts grow faster? Are all carbs “bad” for kidney health? Diana breaks down the different types of carbs — and explains how they can impact your blood sugar, weight, and PKD progression. You’ll learn practical strategies to check in with your carb intake, what to focus on and how to make make sustainable changes to support PKD kidney health.

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Show notes, references, and transcript: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/carbsandpkd

Keto Mastery Program: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/ketomasteryprogram

DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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52. Fact vs. Fiction: Stop Eating Carbs if You Have PKD

52. Fact vs. Fiction: Stop Eating Carbs if You Have PKD

Diana Bruen MS, RD