In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, co-hosts Amber Wilhoit (RD/LD, CDCES) and Richie Wilhoit (TRS-C) uncover the hidden dangers of the diabetes salt connection—how excess sodium quietly raises blood pressure, strains the heart, damages kidneys, and increases stroke risk for people with type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn why the average American eats over twice the recommended sodium, where salt hides in everyday foods like bread, pizza, and canned soup, and the latest research linking sodium to heart disease. Most importantly, Amber and Richie share simple, practical strategies—like following the DASH diet, spotting high-sodium foods, cooking with herbs, and adding beans and fresh produce—that can help you cut back on salt without giving up flavor. This eye-opening, easy-to-follow episode shows how small changes in sodium intake can protect your health, improve quality of life, and even support diabetes remission.