@ms9246 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. We are fellow patients, family members, and caregivers, who share our journeys with each other, answering questions but not diagnosing medical conditions.

Do you know the cause of your kidney disease? High blood pressure issues and diabetes can be the top reasons, but others may apply.

Diet is very helpful to maintain your kidney function. Watch your sodium, sugars, potassium, and phosphorous. Keep hydrated well, and rested, reduce your stress.

Here are some kidney friendly recipes from Renal Support Network, a non-profit headed by a four-time kidney recipient: https://www.rsnhope.org/renal-recipes-kidney-friendly/ Also, from the American Kidney Foundation, comes a whole bunch of mouth-watering recipes: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/

Being at Stage 4, I can completely relate! I hope you will return and tell about the favorites you find in those websites. Will you do that?
Ginger

My numbers took a dive when I lost a lot of weight, so be careful. Plenty of advice online regarding recipes and diet tips. Go plant based. That is a winner with nutrition and blood work. Learn to love fresh food. Eat a little at a time all day long. Food is medicine. And get to walking. Don't starve yourself. Stress is a killer.