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Newly diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and terrified
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@maryland9 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. My nephrologist has a saying that “You need to eat for the labs”. What he means by this is that foods and beverages contain things that are hard on kidneys. He monitors these substances in my labs and makes recommendations on what adjustments need to be made. He also referred me to a renal dietician who has given me lists of things to be wary of. This was helpful because I’m also diabetic and have a history of hypertension (high blood pressure). My dietitian had expertise in these areas too. Common things to limit include animal based protein (especially red meat/beef), potassium, phosphorus, sometimes calcium, sodium, saturated fats and trans fats. I also am careful with carbohydrates because of the diabetes. Could you get a referral to a renal dietician? That would be good for your specific situation, likes / dislikes, eating habits, food prep style etc.
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I was also, recently, diagnosed. I felt like I was going to die any moment. After a lot of research, I have found that almost all older people have the same thing, and it is almost always stage 3. I lost 20 lbs, changed my diet, and watched my food items closely . My GBR was 43, and went up to 60!!! You can never go back to a lower stage, but you can control your numbers. The GBR number is found in a blood test. My number went up when I began eating less, eliminating salt, and eating more fruit and veggies. I am 80 years old and figure I've survived this long and still have room to grow and help my body thrive. My target is to get my GFR to 100! Once you decide to make it better, it's easy. Wish I could say the same about all illnesses.