Diabetic & Renal Diet Guidelines

If you are diabetic, then you know how important it is to stay on the proper diabetic diet. Diabetes can affect the kidneys, so often a good diabetic diet will include foods healthful for renal functioning. Diabetic and renal diet guidelines are promoted to encourage people suffering from diabetes or kidney failure to do everything they can to eat in the most healthful way possible for their conditions.

Low Sugar

Sugar should be eliminated as much as possible. Any packaged foods should be chosen based on their low-sugar content.

Low Salt

Salt can tax the kidneys and raise the blood pressure. Avoid adding salt to food and try to buy foods that are lower in sodium.

Low Protein

Protein can also tax the kidneys. Try to avoid eating high protein foods or limit your protein intake to 8 ounces per day.

Low Potassium

Potassium is regulated in the kidneys, so try to avoid eating foods high in otassium, such as bananas.

Low Dairy

Dairy products can aggravate blood sugars and strain the kidneys, so try to limit the amount of dairy products you include in the diet.

Resources

• Kidney.org on the Diabetic Renal Diet