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Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 26 12:20pm | Replies (800)

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@fromthehill

Thanks for this...it is encouraging as I find it confusing being pre-predibetic and CKDstage 3b....at the same time and very low BP. Wish there were a clear combined diet I could follow without having to think too much bout it...and just eliminate the bad food. My doc suggested Metformin at that time but I decided against it because it is contraindicated for Kidney Disease... The Nephrologist I spoke to in 2020 said a diet really wouldn't help...that my kidneys would naturally decline over time because of my age(81 at that time)!! I am determined to prove him wrong..my GP at my last appt said I didn't need to see a new Nephrologist...so am feeling a bit at a loss and angry that maybe following my strict diet has been waste of time and enjoyment. I know we all must die but at least I want to keep on painting until I do and I don't want to end up on dialysis. Sorry if am out 'grabing' too much.

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@fromthehill Diets are a challenge, given the different things we need to be aware of for different conditions. I often tell people I can have apples, oatmeal, and cardboard! Never discount eating healthy, and feeling good. Following a sound renal diet kept my kidney function up for more than 10 years, and even though the doctors said there was no need to restrict myself the way I did, I did. It's a small price to pay for having some control over your health situation.

Moderate and comfortable exercise, along with a sound diet for your lifestyle, is definitely something to aim for. As kidney patients, we know all too well about how a little change can make a difference in how we feel. It's okay to splurge once in a while, but then get back on track. Once every couple of months I have a milkshake, child size. It is a treat or reward, but I know that later I am going to perhaps feel bloated. But it sure tastes good going down!

Connect is a great place to express yourself. So, no, you're not "grabbing" too much!
Ginger