F16 - Protect and Preserve Kidney Function: A DCES Guide to CKD Management in People with Diabetes

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 40% of people with diabetes, often progressing silently without early symptoms. This session provides diabetes care and education specialists with critical insights into screening for, monitoring, and treating CKD using the latest clinical guidelines and recent clinical trial data. Participants will learn practical strategies for identifying kidney risk, communicating effectively with patients, and implementing evidence-based interventions to slow or prevent kidney disease progression. The presentation will cover the new race-free CKD-EPI eGFR equation, emerging medication approaches, and interdisciplinary methods for comprehensive diabetes management in people with CKD. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to enhance patient care and potentially mitigate long-term kidney complications.