{"id":2372,"date":"2021-02-11T15:15:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T15:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lebanesemap.net\/blog\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2021-02-11T15:15:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T15:15:56","slug":"5-foods-to-avoid-with-kidney-disease-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lebanesemap.net\/blog\/2021\/02\/11\/5-foods-to-avoid-with-kidney-disease-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Foods to Avoid with Kidney Disease and Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your kidneys are organs that play several important roles in your health. They help filter your blood, remove waste products, produce hormones, keep your bones strong, regulate fluid balance, and regulate your blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, your kidneys can get damaged and become less efficient over time. This is commonly called\u00a0kidney disease, and it affects around 10% of adults globally (1Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Various factors and health conditions, including diabetes, can raise your risk of kidney disease.<\/p>\n

Prolonged high blood sugar levels may damage your blood vessels, including those in your kidneys. As a result, about 1 in 3 adults with diabetes also have kidney disease.<\/p>\n

Dietary guidelines for kidney disease and diabetes vary based on the stage of kidney disease. The goal is to prevent the buildup of various chemicals, nutrients, and waste products in the blood in order to preserve kidney function.<\/p>\n

People with kidney disease and diabetes should monitor their intake of sugar and the minerals sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.<\/p>\n

Generally, people with kidney disease should consume no more than 2,000 mg each of sodium and potassium per day and no more than 800\u20131,000 mg of phosphorus per day.<\/p>\n

In comparison, people with healthy kidneys can have up to 4,700 mg of potassium, 2,300 mg of sodium, and 1,250 mg of phosphorus per day.<\/p>\n

People with kidney disease should also monitor their protein intake, since the kidneys may struggle to filter waste products from protein metabolism. On the other hand, people with end stage kidney disease may need more protein (5Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>,\u00a06Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Nutritional needs for people with kidney disease vary depending on how severe the disease is. Your healthcare provider and a registered dietitian can advise you on your individual needs for protein and other nutrients.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 foods to avoid if you have kidney disease and diabetes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Processed meats<\/strong><\/div>\n

Processed meats\u00a0are made by drying, salting, curing, or smoking meats to enhance their flavor, texture, and shelf life. Bacon, deli meats, sausage, and jerky are some common types of processed meats.<\/p>\n

Because processed meats are typically salted, they have a high sodium content. For example, a standard 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of bacon contains a whopping 1,430 mg of sodium, which is nearly 75% of your daily sodium allowance with kidney disease (7Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

High sodium foods are not ideal for people with kidney disease and diabetes because excess sodium can significantly strain the kidneys. This may raise your blood pressure and cause fluid buildup in places such as your ankles and around your heart and lungs (8Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>,\u00a09Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Instead of processed meats, choose lean, skinless cuts of meat \u2014 like chicken breast fillets \u2014 which contain less sodium. However, as with all protein-rich foods, eat them in moderation based on your stage of kidney disease.<\/p>\n

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2. Dark-colored sodas<\/strong><\/div>\n

Sodas, especially dark-colored varieties, are not ideal for people with kidney disease and diabetes.<\/p>\n

Dark-colored sodas contain phosphorus, which is used to prevent discoloration, prolong shelf life, and add flavor. Most dark-colored sodas contain 90\u2013180 mg of phosphorus per 12-ounce (355-mL) serving (10Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Although this may not seem like much compared with the daily upper limit, sodas contain a different type of phosphorus than is naturally found in foods. It isn\u2019t bound to protein but instead appears in salt form, meaning it\u2019s absorbed into your blood more easily (11Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>,\u00a012Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Healthy kidneys can easily remove excess\u00a0phosphorus\u00a0from your blood, but this isn\u2019t the case when you have kidney disease.<\/p>\n

Having high blood phosphorus levels for an extended period can raise your heart disease risk, weaken your bones, and increase your risk of early death (13Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks are also high in added sugar. This isn\u2019t ideal for people who have diabetes, since their bodies can\u2019t regulate blood sugar levels properly.<\/p>\n

Having high blood sugar levels over a long period can damage your nerves, further damage your kidneys, and raise your risk of heart disease (14Trusted Source<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Instead of soda, choose a beverage that\u2019s low in sugar and phosphorus, such as water, unsweetened tea, or sparkling water infused with sliced fruits or vegetables.<\/p>\n

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