In this episode of Karger’s Fast Facts Podcast, the second in a three-part special on hyperkalemia and chronic kidney diseases, we talk with Janani Rangaswami, attending nephrologist and Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA. Dr Rangaswami joins us to discuss low potassium vs plant-based diets, plus when or when not to use potassium binders. To learn more about Dr Rangaswami and the work of her team please visit The GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr Rangaswami has also recently co-developed a freely available Karger interactive e-learning program to educate healthcare professionals on chronic kidney diseases and hyperkalemia, entitled – Hyperkalemia: Overcoming the Achilles' Heel of Guideline-Directed Therapy in CKD from Diabetes For more podcast episodes from Karger visit https://www.karger.com/podcasts