Update

[OldTownhammock]

I was frustrated because I couldn't decide on an eating plan because of pre-diabetes and stage 3b kidney disease, one kidney., as well as high cholesterol The insurance wouldn't pay for a renal dieticians until stage 4. We moved back to NC from FL and I returned to my Primary Care doc. Because of a grant they received I am able to see a nutritionist and she is incredible. I now have a prescribed eating plan for my conditions. The peace of mind is wonderful and I can eat some of my favorite foods again.

[S_dillow]

there are no renal dieticians in the area i live in so you are one lucky individual

[OldTownhammock in reply to S_dillow]

I don't think she's a renal dieticians per se, but she worked it out with a program she has. She had my medical records. I feel very lucky

[CatOnACloud]

Way to go!

[Badger2024]

So happy for you that you can still eat foods that you enjoy knowing that they’re also good for your conditions

[OldTownhammock in reply to Badger2024]

Yes. I'm happy to have a healthy direction to follow. Downside I have to give up shellfish and mushrooms. Upside I can have avocado and tomato

[Badger2024 in reply to OldTownhammock]

Why shellfish? Too salty? I still eat prawns. Maybe I shouldn’t

[OldTownhammock in reply to Badger2024]

Im not sure. I decided not to second guess anything and just give it a try. It might have to do with reducing my inflammation.

[GoodHealthIsAJourney in reply to OldTownhammock]

Interested to know why you can't eat mushrooms? And I'm happy you got the support you needed, and don't have to stress about food anymore! I get it!

[Hidden in reply to GoodHealthIsAJourney]

Mushrooms are on the list of being high in Potassium.

[GoodHealthIsAJourney in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Thankfully, I'm my potassium is normal right now, but will keep an eye on it. I eat a lot of mushrooms!!

[OldTownhammock in reply to GoodHealthIsAJourney]

the dietician said they are fungus and not clean eating.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

That is great you got a CKD dietitian to help you. I live in FL, and on Medicare, and cannot get a dietitian until stage 4. I was diagnosed at 3b. I was given a CKD appropriate diet by my Primary Doctor and it has helped slow the progression. I do now have a NP monitoring my CKD. Keep us posted.

[OldTownhammock in reply to orangecity41]

I just moved from Florida to NOrth Carolina. I am 3b and NC doesn't give dietitians until stage 4 either. My little General Practice is very proactive and they got a grant to have a dietician for $15 copay. I am interested to see how this plays out

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to OldTownhammock]

Sounds like all going good.

[Darlenia]

Peace of mind is wonderful! Glad you found someone you trust to guide you to that happy place!

[RobertSterbal]

how often does your dietician plan to review your labs?