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11/24/09 03:07 AM

"How can I find information and recipes for a low protein diet and food list as I am spilling protein in my urine and have some kidney damage."
Asked By: jilliew  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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Type II diabetes since 8/2001, Very LOW blood pressure and cholesterol. 5' 6" and 155 lbs. 66 yrs old. Started having high readings this past year. Sometimes in the high 300s. My AIC was 8. I tried to lower it by doubling metformin and using natural supplements, but no go. I had a doctor that wanted me to take Avandia but I refused because I knew it gave people HAs and strokes. I ditched him and got a new doc that is very thorough & interested in helping me. A test showed I had some kidney demage. She put me on Glyburide 5 mg about 3 weeks ago,and the day after I took the first pill my testing was 122 and has done nothing but go down from there, all the way down to 74 some days. When that happens I eat a piece of candy (YUM) and I always test twice a day. I feel so much better and have so much more energy. Can a high AIC ruin your kidneys that fast? 13 years ago I was digagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma and had a BMT and lots of CTs and wonder if that could have caused some damage?

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11/27/09 09:34 AM

Thanks for writing dLife. Your question is very good and very important, as managing your diet with diabetes and kidney disease can be quite a challenge. Not only do you need to be sure you are eating the right foods to maintain your general health, but also to manage blood sugar,blood cholesterol and triglyceride, blood pressure and kidney function. There are some very good sources of information on kidney disease and diet on the website www.kidney.org, However because of your individual needs, it is important that you meet with a registered dietitian for diet and meal planning. Nutrients that need to be considered in those with diabetic kidney disease include total calories, carbohydrates (types and portions), daily protein intake (either too much or too little protein in your diet can be harmful), sodium intake, and depending on the stage of your kidney disease, possibly also potassium and phosphorous intake. The types of medications that are used also will need to be considered in diet planning. Ask your physician about your specific nutrient restrictions that a registered dietitian can assist you will. This can seem overwhelming, but an R.D.'s role is to help you develop a meal plan that not only meets your nutritional requirements, but that is compatible with your food preferences, cooking ability and lifestyle. Best of luck to you!
Answered By: Janice Baker
Accreditations: B.Sc., MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
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