44 yrs old diabetic lab results showing protein in urine very scared

[herc1979]

I am 44 years old Chronic Diabetic for 10 years egfr 117 but recent lab showed protein in urine in next set of tests it came negative but I am so scared now as my father got kidney transplant his sister donated but I am not sure if I am that much lucky. if I take more protein my blood glucose show control but with kidney issue limiting protein seems to be ideal. I started watching for salt these days but still seems to be some loss of guidance

[Darlenia]

Hi Herc1979. Welcome to this community! I'm sorry to hear that you have diabetes. Sadly, the majority of those diagnosed with Kidney Disease are diabetics so you have lots of company. My husband, a Diabetic Type 2, lost his kidneys to the disease, went on dialysis, and later received a transplant. Sadly, diabetes destroys the small blood vessels inside your kidneys via high glucose levels. In turn, that can also create heart disease, drive up blood pressure, force amputations, and more. You've witnessed the devastation in your own family. If one can bring down the high glucose levels by controlling sugar and carbs (which turn into sugar) then the destructive action generally stops. So it's very important for all diabetics to keep an eye on their A1c lab data. In your situation, diabetes is targeting your kidneys, so you'll definitely want to keep your sugars and carbs in check. The good thing is that you've caught your situation at a good stage where you can prevent further damage. As you've noticed the "diabetes diet" and the "kidney diet" are often at odds with each other. When you see that, it's important for diabetics to give priority to the diabetes diet - avoiding white bread, rice, sweet fruit, and so on promoted in other diets. Processed foods are a huge issue, of course, for everyone, so avoid those too. Becoming a label reader is exceptionally valuable - a life saving tool. Interestingly, it's generally okay for diabetics to eat chicken, fish, and more since they contain few if any carbs and sugars. Unfortunately, diabetes is so common that people brush aside the health conditions it produces. As most everyone does, my husband took his pills and insulin and assumed all was well until everything took an abrupt turn and he wound up on dialysis. On the other hand, his mother, when told she was diabetic, immediately took charge of her diet, dropped her weight, eliminated her medications, and lived well into her 80s. So, two different people, two different choices. It wasn't until my husband's nephrologist told him that he only had 7 years to live, that my husband changed his diet. (And, yes, the nephrologist and our primary promoted the approach laid out above.) Unfortunately the message came a little too late for my hubby. But you are fortunate - you have sufficient time to turn your situation around. So, here I am - sending you encouragement. I think you have the motivation to be very successful!

[herc1979 in reply to Darlenia]

Thank you Darlenia. My father didn't put his health priority but for me not the case I put so much effort still there is not much difference I am going in same path as my father

[Darlenia in reply to herc1979]

Are you taking meds for the diabetes? Or are you able to control it on your own w/o insulin, etc.? I'm assuming you're a Type 2? It's best to get off all meds - my hubby managed to do so after a couple of decades on insulin. He just waited too long to get started, so he completed that journey while on dialysis. Your eGfr is in a good range so that's wonderful! In diabetes glucose is the cause, protein is the outcome. It's not the other way around. In our opinion, it's best to focus on the cause. When we did that, my hubby's labs improved dramatically. So, in the case of diabetes and kidney concerns, the best choice is to blend the diabetes and renal diet, eliminating those food choices bad for diabetes - namely noodles, potatoes, bread, rice, etc. (We found substitutes for those high carb foods.) Diabetes/Renal cookbooks are basically non-existent. However, Davita has a few recipes for diabetics with kidney issues: davita.com/-/media/davita/p...

[RoxanneKidney]

Get a grip on your diet. Meat and dairy are kidney killers.

[herc1979 in reply to RoxanneKidney]

hi roxanne thanks for kind words I take considerable amount of diarly like whole milk coffee twice, cheese ,etc and chicken also. Dont eat red meat should I fully eliminate or balance around ??

[RoxanneKidney in reply to herc1979]

I wouldn't eat it.

[milo_miller]

what is your ACR value?