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@ginaquilts I think the dietician hit on the basics more than specifics. She said what we all have heard: Everyone is different. When I was first diagnosed with Diabetes 2, I was just panicked because of the food. I didn't find it all in opposition for diabetes, which includes my kidney problems. Though I am not a cook, I now follow a menu that satisfies kidney and diabetes. There are similarities that are "illegal foods" as I call them. Carbs are bad for both, as is salt, sugar, fats, dairy sweets, and empty calories that are not good even for well people. I do think you have to limit and follow a plan to control what you eat. The Webinar attempted to generalize, and her specific advice was for patients to consult their doctors. If you see a endocrinologist, he/she can recommend a dietician who will meet with you one on one and work out a food plan for you. Mayo also has a book that gives information and also includes a two week meal plan. Because of the difference in diseases, we all have to devise a plan just for us Do you see an endocrinologist or have you seen a dietician?
Carol
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Yes, I caught the theme that we are all different. Part of that difference is that we do not all have access to renal dieticians or endocrinologists, plus we have our own food preferences. The PCPs at my HMO are very stingy with referrals to endos and won't even give you a referral unless your A1C is way out of whack. (My last was 5.4 without meds.) They only have one renal dietician in the entire SF Bay Area, an hour and lots of traffic away from where I live. They had me see one of their regular dieticians, who told me to eat more protein - not exactly helpful or useful. Since I HATE vegetables, white bread, white rice, and meats, I eat mostly complex carbs, fruits, and dairy products, but I don't really see any alternative. Please - no suggestions about how to make vegetables palatable - I have already tried and it's just not possible. They taste terrible, smell like a bathroom, and have weird textures, plus they take lots of prep time - washing, cutting, cooking - that I don't have the time or patience to do.