Clin Nutr Res.  2014 Jan;3(1):64-68. 10.7762/cnr.2014.3.1.64.

Nutritional Intervention for a Patient with Diabetic Nephropathy

• Kim HY

• KMID: 2279623
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2014.3.1.64

Abstract

In recent years, several studies have reported that the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing every year, and also the acute and chronic complications accompanying this disease are increasing. Diabetic nephropathy is one of chronic complications of diabetes mellitus, and food intake which is burden to kidney function should be limited. At the same time, diet restriction could deteriorate quality of life of patient with diabetic nephropathy. According to the results of previous studies, the aggressive management is important for delaying of the progression to diabetic nephropathy. Also, the implementation of a personalized diet customized to individuals is an effective tool for preservation of kidney function. This is a case report of a patient with diabetic nephropathy who was introduced to a proper diet through nutrition education to prevent malnutrition, uremia and to maintain blood glucose levels.

Keyword

Diabetic nephropathies; Diabetes mellitus; Nutrition education

MeSH Terms

Blood Glucose
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Nephropathies*
Diet
Eating
Education
Humans
Kidney
Malnutrition
Prevalence
Quality of Life
Uremia
Blood Glucose

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