Implementation of low-protein diets for treatment of persons with early diabetic nephropathy

Low protein diets are used as a treatment for renal insufficiency in persons with diabetes. In this article, a hypothetical patient is described. Menus accompanied by exchange lists calculations are included. Simple sugars are sometimes added to the diet to avoid excessive amounts of high fiber carb...

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Published in:The Diabetes educator 1989-05, Vol.15 (3), p.231-235
Main Author: Schafer, R.G. (Veterans Administration Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
BESOIN NUTRITIONNEL
Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
CARBOHIDRATOS
DIABETE
DIABETES
Diabetic Nephropathies - blood
Diabetic Nephropathies - diet therapy
Diabetic Nephropathies - physiopathology
DIETA
DIETA TERAPEUTICA
Dietary Proteins - administration & dosage
Dietetics
ENFERMEDADES RENALES
GLUCIDE
Humans
NECESIDADES DE NUTRIENTES
NEPHROPATHIE
Nursing
PROTEINAS
PROTEINE
Proteinuria - diet therapy
REGIME ALIMENTAIRE
REGIME THERAPEUTIQUE
Serum Albumin - analysis
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Summary:Low protein diets are used as a treatment for renal insufficiency in persons with diabetes. In this article, a hypothetical patient is described. Menus accompanied by exchange lists calculations are included. Simple sugars are sometimes added to the diet to avoid excessive amounts of high fiber carbohydrate. Blood glucose must be monitored closely and patient education should be included
ISSN:0145-7217
1554-6063
DOI:10.1177/014572178901500312