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02/12/10
07:23 AM
"can taking sodium bicarbinate raise bg"
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trufoodie
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Kidney Disease
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I have to take it to lower potassium levels. I am awaiting a transplant
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02/24/10
10:56 AM
Hello Trufoodie: Thank you for considering dLife for this question, however, I would feel much more comfortable knowing you are taking this due to your Nephrologists direction (I am assuming yes, when you say you "have to take it"). Sodium bicarbonate is essentially devoid of any macro-nutrients, (no 'carbs', proteins or fats-hence does NOT affect blood glucose readings). You state you must take this, it is excessively high in sodium, >2,300 mgs per serving, so medically indicated in your treatment(???), and must be appropriate. Due to your current medical situation, pending renal transplant, (you must have access to several disciplines for additional one-on-one questions and concerns, please call on them as well, they are there for you and know you individual body and kidney dynamics). The prospects of a kidney transplant can be very intense; there are discerning criteria in place for selection. Transplantation is usually more effective than dialysis, depending on kidney availability, once the transplant occurs, it may require taking drugs for suppress of the immune system, and the new kidney will face the same pressures as the old ones, prevention and good blood glucose control to keep the kidney healthy. Increases in the circulating potassium occur due to the diminished renal function. Do you need to observe any other nutrient or mineral dietary restrictions, (...if so, you can investigate via the recipe tab on this site; do a side by side analysis of individual foods for carb content, potassium, sodium or other nutrient content questions). Call on us as needed, regards Sue
Answered By:
Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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