Kidney disease affects over 17% of Indians, and most don't know until it's too late. But with the right knowledge, it is largely preventable. In this episode of Jas-Health, Dr. M M Bahadur, Director of Nephrology & Kidney Transplantation at Jaslok Hospital with 40+ years of experience, breaks down the early warning signs of kidney disease, the lifestyle and dietary changes that protect your kidneys, and what patients can do to delay or even avoid dialysis altogether. What you'll learn: ✅ What are the early warning signs of kidney disease? ✅ Who is at high risk? (Diabetics, hypertension patients, family history) ✅ Can kidney disease be reversed, or at least slowed down? ✅ Key diet dos and don'ts for kidney health ✅ The role of diabetes and blood pressure in kidney damage ✅ When is dialysis truly necessary, and when can it be avoided? ✅ What is the difference between acute and chronic kidney disease? ✅ How often should you get your kidneys tested? 👨⚕️ About Dr. M M Bahadur: Dr. Bahadur is the Director of Nephrology & Kidney Transplantation at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, with over 40 years of clinical experience. He holds the distinction of performing the maximum number of renal transplants individually in Maharashtra. His expertise spans chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, ABO-incompatible transplants, and non-dialysis medical management of kidney diseases. He is a recipient of the Dronacharya Award 2024 by AVATAR India for his contribution to nephrology teaching. Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
