Diabetic Renal Diet
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are nutrients that serve as the primary source of energy for the body.
There are two types:
- Simple carbs (basically sugars) are used nearly immediately upon consumption for energy.
- Complex carbs (sometimes called starches) are converted into glycogen, which can be stored and used later for energy.
Managing diabetes plays an important role in treating the kidney disease it has caused. If you have kidney disease related to diabetes, it’s neither necessary nor smart to exclude carbohydrates from your diet altogether. you’ll do best by steering clear of simple carbs and sticking to a prescribed amount of complex carbs. It also may be important that you lower your intake of carbs that are rich sources of potassium and/or phosphorus.
Breads and starches
| RECOMMENDED | LIMIT OR AVOID |
|---|---|
| Wheat, rye, whole wheat and whole grain bread, unsweetened, refined dry cereals, Wheat grits, oatmeal. | Bran bread, frosted or sugar-coated cereals, instant cereals, bran or granola, gingerbread, pancake mix, cornbread mix, biscuits, salted snacks including: potato chips, corn chips and crackers. Whole wheat cereals like wheat flakes and raisin bran, and whole grain hot cereals contain more phosphorus and potassium than refined products. |
Fruits and juices
| RECOMMENDED | LIMIT OR AVOID |
|---|---|
| Apple, Papaya, Pineapple, Guava | Bananas, dried fruits including: dates, raisins and prunes, kiwis, papaya, nectarines, oranges and orange juice, pomegranate, fruit canned in syrup, all juices |
Vegetables
| RECOMMENDED | LIMIT OR AVOID |
|---|---|
| Lauki, Tori, Tinda, Gobhi, Raddish, Kaddu, Capsicum, Cabbage and seasonal vegetables | Potato (aalu), Colocassia (arbi), Sweet potato (Shakarkandi), yam (zimikand), kachalu Beetroot (Chukander), Tomato, Jackfruit (Kathal), Spinach (Palak), Fenugreek seeds (Methi), Coriander (Dhania), Mint (Pudina), Saag, Mushrooms |
PROTEIN
The human body relies on protein for just about everything. Skin, hair, muscles, organs, and hemoglobin are made of protein. The enzymes that break down food and spark chemical reactions are proteins as well. And many hormones, including insulin and other metabolism-regulating hormones, are proteins too.
Damaged kidneys may not be able to remove all of the waste from the protein a person consumes. The more of this waste the kidneys have to deal with, the harder it can be on them, causing harmful wear-and-tear. Besides further damage to already-compromised kidneys, a build-up of protein waste can cause symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, weakness, and changes in the way things taste.
Meats, cheeses and eggs
| RECOMMENDED | LIMIT OR AVOID |
|---|---|
| Lean cuts of meat, poultry, fish and seafood; eggs, low cholesterol egg substitute; natural cheeses (limited amounts) cottage cheese (limited due to high sodium content) | Bacon, canned and luncheon meats, processed cheeses, hot dogs, organ meats, nuts, pepperoni, salami, salmon, sausage |
Milk and nondairy
| RECOMMENDED | LIMIT OR AVOID |
|---|---|
| Skim or fat-free milk, non-dairy creamer, plain yogurt, sugar-free yogurt, sugar-free pudding, sugar-free ice cream, sugar-free non dairy frozen desserts* *Portions of dairy products are often limited due to high protein, potassium or phosphorus content | Chocolate milk, buttermilk, sweetened yogurt, sugar sweetened pudding, sugar sweetened ice cream, sugar sweetened non dairy frozen desserts |
LIQUID INTAKE- AS ADVISED BY THE PHYSICIAN
Beverages (Intake- as advised by the physician)
| RECOMMENDED | LIMIT OR AVOID |
|---|---|
| Water, diet clear sodas, homemade tea | Regular or diet dark colas, beer, fruit juices, fruit-flavored drinks, bottled or canned iced tea or lemonade containing sugar, syrup, or phosphoric acid; tea or lemonade sweetened with sugar |
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