When it comes to chronic kidney disease, the numbers are staggering. More than 40,000 people in Malaysia on dialysis for kidney disease, and more than 100,000 Malaysians are expected to suffer kidney failure over the next two decades. How do we fare in terms of managing chronic kidney disease, and are we paying enough attention to our diet? We speak to Dr Tan Li Ping, Consultant Nephrologist from Ara Damansara Medical Centre.

<p>When it comes to chronic kidney disease, the numbers are staggering. More than 40,000 people in Malaysia on dialysis for kidney disease, and more than 100,000 Malaysians are expected to suffer kidney failure over the next two decades. How do we fare in terms of managing chronic kidney disease, and are we paying enough attention to our diet? We speak to Dr Tan Li Ping, Consultant Nephrologist from Ara Damansara Medical Centre.</p>

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