@cidmeyers, Unfortunately, I'm learning and hearing from others that far to many U.S. physicians wait until chronic conditions get to a real tipping point before informing patients of "moderate" conditions or referring them to specialists. Also I've learned that our docs spend almost no training time learning about the positive impact appropriate diets can have on maintaining and even improving our labs and conditions. I've been able to improve my GFR scores also and returned my pre-diabetes diagnosis to a whopping A1c of 5 which is normal with with my own research, support in the kidney group, diet and exercise. For others relatively new to the CKD dianosis, I hope together we can continue to support one another, share our "success stories" and work at living the best lives possible. I'm nearly a year in Aug. in my CKD diagnosis, Cid, have you been at this longer? Yes, a lot of water is good unless in dialysis or maybe other complications. What else have you found that has really helped you?