Care is Primary: Practical Tips for Everyday Practice

In this episode of Care is Primary, we explore the critical link between diabetic kidney disease and cardiovascular health—and why primary care providers are uniquely positioned to detect early warning signs before irreversible damage occurs to the heart and kidneys.

We’re joined by expert guest Dr. Kim Connelly, who offers a cardiologist’s perspective on diabetes care. Together, we discuss:

💡 How an elevated urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio signals increased cardiovascular risk
 💡 Who to screen for heart failure in primary care—and how to do it effectively
 💡 The cardiovascular benefits of newer kidney-protective therapies (SGLT2i, GLP-1RA, nonsteroidal MRAs)

This is a must-listen for clinicians aiming to improve outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes through earlier detection, more strategic screening, and evidence-based pharmacologic management.