ASN Kidney Health Guidance on obesity in kidney disease

Evidence tier

Established · Nutrition · Surgery

Plain-language summary

The ASN’s first guidance on managing obesity in people with kidney disease — spanning psychosocial care, lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, and metabolic/bariatric surgery within a multidisciplinary team.

Key findings

Covers psychosocial considerations, lifestyle, pharmacology, and metabolic/bariatric surgery.
Emphasises multidisciplinary, non-stigmatising care.

Population

People living with obesity and kidney disease.

Primary source

ASN Kidney Health Guidance. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2024;35(11):1574–1588.
https://doi.org/10.1681/ASN.0000000512

Educational only

Paraphrased from the primary publication; not individual medical advice. Verify against the source before applying to care.