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IgA Nephropathy Treatment: 5 Steps to Protect Your Kidneys
Board-certified nephrologist shares the exact 5-step action plan for IgA Nephropathy treatment based on KDIGO guidelines and clinical trials.
Sean Hashmi, MD
8 hours ago5 min read


IgA Nephropathy Diet: What to Eat to Protect Your Kidneys
The right IgA nephropathy diet can reduce your proteinuria by 30%—without changing a single medication. Yet most patients have never been told what to eat. Here's the same kidney-friendly eating strategy I give every patient in my practice. Key Takeaways Sodium restriction to less than 2 grams per day is the single most impactful dietary change for IgA nephropathy patients The kidney-friendly plate (50% non-starchy vegetables, 25% lean protein, 25% whole grains) simplifies me
Sean Hashmi, MD
14 hours ago4 min read


IgA Nephropathy Treatment: Complete Guide to Current Options
Learn about IgA nephropathy treatment options including SGLT2 inhibitors, Nefecon, and Sparsentan. Evidence-based guidance from nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi
Sean Hashmi, MD
6 days ago2 min read


IgA Nephropathy Labs: 3 Numbers That Predict Kidney Failure
Learn which 3 lab values predict kidney failure in IgA Nephropathy and how to track them. Evidence-based guidance from nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi.
Sean Hashmi, MD
Nov 263 min read


3 Hydration Mistakes That Are Damaging Your Young Wrestler's Kidneys (And How to Fix Them)
As a board-certified nephrologist and wrestling parent, I've seen the long-term consequences of poor hydration habits. Here's what every...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Sep 186 min read


How Diabetes Silently Destroys Your Kidneys: The 5 Phases Every Diabetic Must Know
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist Marcus* sat across from me three weeks...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 216 min read


Stop Following Kidney Diets - Here's What Actually Works for Diabetic Kidney Disease
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist The Patient Who Changed Everything Last...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 157 min read


How 'Healthy' Habits Are Destroying Your Kidneys: A Doctor's Guide to 3 Deadly Wellness Traps
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist Ten days of green smoothies put a healthy...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 107 min read


The Potato Revolution: How This "Junk Food" Can Actually Help You Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Think potatoes are off-limits for weight loss? Science says you might be wrong. If you've been avoiding potatoes because you think...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 25 min read
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