Trouble with kidneys and Diabetes

Too much protein can affect your kidneys, that's why people get sick when they go on the Atkins diet. But not really knowing how a diabetic should eat, I can't advise much. It's not good to go totally vegetarian, I don't think, but watch the protein amounts in what you eat. I read somewhere that protein should make up 10-15% of your daily nutrition but no more. Eat lots of vegetables and some fruit, too, lots of fiber. Too much protein overworks the kidneys!

Even doctors don't agree as to how much protein is damaging to kidneys, but diabetics often have kidney trouble. Those who don't have diabetes (like me) can have kidney disease, too, so it may not be coming from that. The most important thing to protect your kidneys is to make sure your blood pressure is normal or even a little under, and to avoid or at the least, minimize things like nitrates, salts and artificial flavorings and colors. My doctor advises me to drink plenty of clear liquids and keep caffeine to a minimum (one to two servings a day. Becoming a vegetarian would probably damage your health more than help it, but if you eat a lot of red meat, be advised that your body can build up too much iron, which can settle in main organs and cause problems. The reason is that as kidney damage progresses, the kidneys lose the ability to create a particular hormone that releases iron for the body to use.

Well they told my mom who is a diabetic that she will have to keep a watch out for her kidneys because diabetes can damage them if she does not properly take car of herself, which can damage the kidneys so take care.. an be careful.

Yay.. i'm experiencing the same thing.. at the age of 23, i've got diabetes already and the doctor said that there's a little problem in my kidney but not as bad as other kidney cases.. the doctor advised me not to eat red meat(pork, beef, chicken), junkfoods, salty foods, etc.. i'm really following his advise as i wanted my diabetes and kidney to be treated immediately.. in fact, i've seen a great improvement in my sugar.. i have a glucose meter and i get normal readings most of the time like 80-120.. after eating i get 130-160..

The problem with your kidneys is probably related to your diabetes. It is common for diabetics to have kidney trouble, and often end up on dialysis to help them. I am not sure what you can do to help it except be sure to drink plenty of water to help flush out your kidneys. I would recommend talking to your doctor to find out what you should or should not do to help your kidneys function properly.

first of all ,dont give up your hope .follow your doctors instructions.if you have kidney problems its better to eat fibre rich foods. please do avoid junk ,oily foods. Take care

Personally I really think those of us who are Diabetic have no control of what we do, unless we just do the Best to take care of ourselves as well. For me, I use a natural product besides my Insulin that I think has helped to keep other things from happening as well. I will be Praying for you for the Best with this, but just learn what you can to help improve on this, and Good things will happen for sure.

My dad had diabetes adn he weighed hs food and he ate meat but in small portions the only thing that I do know he had to give up certain things to enjoy cake or sweets at a birthday party that certain month didnt hear any thing about kidneys being affented but the diabetes!

Cats kidneys go because of their heavy protein diet. People get gout because of their heavy protein diet. Kidney's dont' have alot to do with drinking -that's the liver. You probably don't have to go completely meat free, but cutting back and eating less red meats won't hurt. The kidneys are affected by diabeties, because the sugar can cause them to fail sooner than later, so by watching your diet with red meats and sugars/starches can't hurt your kidneys.

I have no idea. I would ask my doctor about it. It would be good to find out if there is something you can change in your diet.

i dont really know much about this topic but most expert say that we should drink a lot of water so it will help us digest everything we eat. taking lots of sugar is not the cause of having diabetes but food lover with less water in her system mcan have diabetes..that is onli what i know accdg to what i heard and read. there is a tv commercial here in our country about pineapple juice that help built our immune system and clean our system. maybe u should eat plenty of diff kind of fruits. i also heard thats y we have kidney problem is because of what we eat.. my parent always told me to avoid street foods bcoz those are dirty and could damage our kidney.. dont eat food u dont know where it came from.

I know a lot about this as my husband was a diabetic who had high bp from an early age - in his early 20's. The diabetes affected his heart and the medication that he took for his heart eventually destroyed his kidneys. Another factor could be that kidney disease is hereditary and this could be the reason. I do not think that the protein in urine is indicative of you have to give up eating protein.I have to say that in the early years of diabetes my husband did not keep to any diet ot take care of himself. he would run out of medication and not bother to renew because he felt all right. Of course you can make it better! Take your doctor's advice and if you have any reserve with his opinion then take a second opinion. By right choices you can add years to your life span and you are living in a first world country and trust me, that makes a great difference. The whole point is to make sure that your diabetes is always kept under control. This is a must to prevent any organs from being attacked. Take care

It does seem unfair you should be lumbered with this condition.You have just been unlucky.I suggest you research this condition and find out what is the right thing for you and you can manage it better, all the best.x