Diabetes and Kidney Disease

[orangecity41]

This is a link to CDC article on Diabetes and Kidney Disease: What to Eat

cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/e...

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador]

Great article, OC!

It outlines many things in basic terms and is a start for new patients!

Thanks for sharing!

B..

[Confuseddiabetic in reply to Bet117]

Is medical social worker, retired primarily due to Covid, not mine, but I I am leery of infection. I was diagnosed in February with 3B. Only recently working with a renal dietitian. I moved in May from another state so I had to establish myself with a Nephrologist. This has been helpful. It does affect my emotions and I am interested to know if there is a support group other than this group? I would be interested and starting a support group but not exactly sure how to go about it.?

[Sammi_n_Munk]

Hi there orangecity41! Hope all is well with you. Just want to thank you for that article. I suffer from both type 2 diabetes and CKD as well, so this information is always welcomed by me! Lol! Once again, it’s much appreciated! Take good care and stay well! Bye for now! 🗞😊👍🙏✌️

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

Sorry the information did not meet your needs. Perhaps you can find a more appropriate link to more specific information and share it. The CDC article is general information. Thanks for your comment.

[Darlenia]

We have found that there really isn't much, if any, information on the blending of a diabetes and kidney friendly diet for those with Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). The CDC is only one of the few organization that does the best it can in this area, so we appreciate the link given above. For diabetics, it truly is essential that carbs be kept in check as you mentioned. So one becomes big label reader. My husband was taking both long and short acting insulin. After a heart-to-heart talk about his failing kidneys, his physician restricted him to 70 net carbs (carbs minus fiber) daily and his numbers turned around dramatically as he lost weight. But ultimately the kidney damage from prior years coupled with the normal aging process was simply too much, and he was put on dialysis. Looking back, we were far too complacent about everything. If possible, those with DKD should talk with his/her physician and seek a referral to a Registered Dietitian, who will examine your blood and come up with a specific diet and nutrition plan for your particular medical needs and body chemistry. Medicare, and likely other insurances, will generally pay for it if that person is truly a "registered" dietitian. Blessings to all.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Darlenia]

Thank your for sharing. The information you give is helpful, especially importance of carbs and diabetes. Even though am classified pre-diabetic my Doctor has put me on a treatment plan; and now recognize the importance of being pro-active.