Re: Taking Care of my Kidneys

[Guest guest]

My creatine level was over 3 back in 1990ish, which is when I was also diagnosed

with hyper-tension. Probably the single most important thing you can do to help

check that upward movement of the creatine clearance number is get that blood

pressure under control. Absolutely, this is the number one thing! Diet will

also then play a role, but I am not sure it has as much affect as blood

pressure. I was told to essentially give up eating protein and certain citrus.

Protein and citrus foods apparently have larger molecules, which make the kidney

work harder. If someone knows more about this, please chime in. I don't think

your numbers of around 2 mean you have a fixed appointment with the dialysis

machine. My creatine dropped to the 2 range years ago, and hung there for a

number of years, but has now settled in around 1.6. I have had type 1 for 41

years, and I am 53, and my nephrologist does not infer that I will soon be

plugging into a machine any time soon.

Dave

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

[Guest guest]

My creatine level was over 3 back in 1990ish, which is when I was also diagnosed

with hyper-tension. Probably the single most important thing you can do to help

check that upward movement of the creatine clearance number is get that blood

pressure under control. Absolutely, this is the number one thing! Diet will

also then play a role, but I am not sure it has as much affect as blood

pressure. I was told to essentially give up eating protein and certain citrus.

Protein and citrus foods apparently have larger molecules, which make the kidney

work harder. If someone knows more about this, please chime in. I don't think

your numbers of around 2 mean you have a fixed appointment with the dialysis

machine. My creatine dropped to the 2 range years ago, and hung there for a

number of years, but has now settled in around 1.6. I have had type 1 for 41

years, and I am 53, and my nephrologist does not infer that I will soon be

plugging into a machine any time soon.

Dave

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

[Guest guest]

My creatine level was over 3 back in 1990ish, which is when I was also diagnosed

with hyper-tension. Probably the single most important thing you can do to help

check that upward movement of the creatine clearance number is get that blood

pressure under control. Absolutely, this is the number one thing! Diet will

also then play a role, but I am not sure it has as much affect as blood

pressure. I was told to essentially give up eating protein and certain citrus.

Protein and citrus foods apparently have larger molecules, which make the kidney

work harder. If someone knows more about this, please chime in. I don't think

your numbers of around 2 mean you have a fixed appointment with the dialysis

machine. My creatine dropped to the 2 range years ago, and hung there for a

number of years, but has now settled in around 1.6. I have had type 1 for 41

years, and I am 53, and my nephrologist does not infer that I will soon be

plugging into a machine any time soon.

Dave

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dave that keeping your blood pressure under control is one of

the most important things to keep in mind. Also, keeping your blood sugar

under control will also help in keeping future deterioration of your kidney

function to a minimum.

Also, depending on what your creatinine level is and other bloodwork

indicates, you will have to watch what you eat. Decreasing kidney function

can also affect things like your energy level and your potassium. That is

why you have to watch the protein you consume and things like bananas and

oranges which can affect your potassium level. Your nephrologists may want

to restrict you from eating certain kinds of fruit and get you to monitor

your protein intake (so, no big steaks or thick burgers).

Your best bet is to review your diet with the resources you can find online

or speak to a dietitian who specializes in diets for people with declining

kidney function.

Finally, if you find your energy level decreasing more than normal, speak to

your doctor as this may be a visible sign of decreasing kidney function.

There are things that can be prescribed to help with this.

Re: Taking Care of my Kidneys

My creatine level was over 3 back in 1990ish, which is when I was also

diagnosed with hyper-tension. Probably the single most important thing you

can do to help check that upward movement of the creatine clearance number

is get that blood pressure under control. Absolutely, this is the number one

thing! Diet will also then play a role, but I am not sure it has as much

affect as blood pressure. I was told to essentially give up eating protein

and certain citrus. Protein and citrus foods apparently have larger

molecules, which make the kidney work harder. If someone knows more about

this, please chime in. I don't think your numbers of around 2 mean you have

a fixed appointment with the dialysis machine. My creatine dropped to the 2

range years ago, and hung there for a number of years, but has now settled

in around 1.6. I have had type 1 for 41 years, and I am 53, and my

nephrologist does not infer that I will soon be plugging into a machine any

time soon.

Dave

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dave that keeping your blood pressure under control is one of

the most important things to keep in mind. Also, keeping your blood sugar

under control will also help in keeping future deterioration of your kidney

function to a minimum.

Also, depending on what your creatinine level is and other bloodwork

indicates, you will have to watch what you eat. Decreasing kidney function

can also affect things like your energy level and your potassium. That is

why you have to watch the protein you consume and things like bananas and

oranges which can affect your potassium level. Your nephrologists may want

to restrict you from eating certain kinds of fruit and get you to monitor

your protein intake (so, no big steaks or thick burgers).

Your best bet is to review your diet with the resources you can find online

or speak to a dietitian who specializes in diets for people with declining

kidney function.

Finally, if you find your energy level decreasing more than normal, speak to

your doctor as this may be a visible sign of decreasing kidney function.

There are things that can be prescribed to help with this.

Re: Taking Care of my Kidneys

My creatine level was over 3 back in 1990ish, which is when I was also

diagnosed with hyper-tension. Probably the single most important thing you

can do to help check that upward movement of the creatine clearance number

is get that blood pressure under control. Absolutely, this is the number one

thing! Diet will also then play a role, but I am not sure it has as much

affect as blood pressure. I was told to essentially give up eating protein

and certain citrus. Protein and citrus foods apparently have larger

molecules, which make the kidney work harder. If someone knows more about

this, please chime in. I don't think your numbers of around 2 mean you have

a fixed appointment with the dialysis machine. My creatine dropped to the 2

range years ago, and hung there for a number of years, but has now settled

in around 1.6. I have had type 1 for 41 years, and I am 53, and my

nephrologist does not infer that I will soon be plugging into a machine any

time soon.

Dave

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dave that keeping your blood pressure under control is one of

the most important things to keep in mind. Also, keeping your blood sugar

under control will also help in keeping future deterioration of your kidney

function to a minimum.

Also, depending on what your creatinine level is and other bloodwork

indicates, you will have to watch what you eat. Decreasing kidney function

can also affect things like your energy level and your potassium. That is

why you have to watch the protein you consume and things like bananas and

oranges which can affect your potassium level. Your nephrologists may want

to restrict you from eating certain kinds of fruit and get you to monitor

your protein intake (so, no big steaks or thick burgers).

Your best bet is to review your diet with the resources you can find online

or speak to a dietitian who specializes in diets for people with declining

kidney function.

Finally, if you find your energy level decreasing more than normal, speak to

your doctor as this may be a visible sign of decreasing kidney function.

There are things that can be prescribed to help with this.

Re: Taking Care of my Kidneys

My creatine level was over 3 back in 1990ish, which is when I was also

diagnosed with hyper-tension. Probably the single most important thing you

can do to help check that upward movement of the creatine clearance number

is get that blood pressure under control. Absolutely, this is the number one

thing! Diet will also then play a role, but I am not sure it has as much

affect as blood pressure. I was told to essentially give up eating protein

and certain citrus. Protein and citrus foods apparently have larger

molecules, which make the kidney work harder. If someone knows more about

this, please chime in. I don't think your numbers of around 2 mean you have

a fixed appointment with the dialysis machine. My creatine dropped to the 2

range years ago, and hung there for a number of years, but has now settled

in around 1.6. I have had type 1 for 41 years, and I am 53, and my

nephrologist does not infer that I will soon be plugging into a machine any

time soon.

Dave

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

[Guest guest]

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

I can't comment on the caffeine because I don't drink anything with

caffeine. But, as for the soda, any soda with a dark coloring is not good

for the kidneys. Colas like Pepsi or Coke are not good for the kidneys and

should be avoided. If you want to drink soda, stick to something like Diet

7-Up or Sprite 0. A diet ginger ale can also be taken. You should also check

and make sure that any soda you drink has no sugar and is low in things like

potassium and sodium.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

I can't comment on the caffeine because I don't drink anything with

caffeine. But, as for the soda, any soda with a dark coloring is not good

for the kidneys. Colas like Pepsi or Coke are not good for the kidneys and

should be avoided. If you want to drink soda, stick to something like Diet

7-Up or Sprite 0. A diet ginger ale can also be taken. You should also check

and make sure that any soda you drink has no sugar and is low in things like

potassium and sodium.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

I can't comment on the caffeine because I don't drink anything with

caffeine. But, as for the soda, any soda with a dark coloring is not good

for the kidneys. Colas like Pepsi or Coke are not good for the kidneys and

should be avoided. If you want to drink soda, stick to something like Diet

7-Up or Sprite 0. A diet ginger ale can also be taken. You should also check

and make sure that any soda you drink has no sugar and is low in things like

potassium and sodium.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

, do you think your prescription against dark colored sodas would also

apply to coffee and tea. Never mind the caffeine, but should they be

avoided anyway?

Continued thanks for great information.

ESS

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

, do you think your prescription against dark colored sodas would also

apply to coffee and tea. Never mind the caffeine, but should they be

avoided anyway?

Continued thanks for great information.

ESS

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

, do you think your prescription against dark colored sodas would also

apply to coffee and tea. Never mind the caffeine, but should they be

avoided anyway?

Continued thanks for great information.

ESS

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

,

Blood pressure control, control of the BG and control of cholesterol are

the 3 most important things to prevent further kidney dysfunction! I

have ben diabetic 63 years and my creatinine level runs between 2.9 and

3.5 for the last 6 years and I am still not on dialysis-this is because

the BP and BG have been kept under control and my nephrologists is a

" chemical genius " . I take 3 BP pills, which is a pain, but as it is

working I will take as many pills as is necessary to keep the BP down.

There are more people on dialysis from high BP than from diabetes.

Google National Kidney Foundation and you will find lots and lots of

info about kidney problems.

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think

of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find

out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year

because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it

is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney

function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get

to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and

not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of

excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think

like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's

and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

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[Guest guest]

,

Blood pressure control, control of the BG and control of cholesterol are

the 3 most important things to prevent further kidney dysfunction! I

have ben diabetic 63 years and my creatinine level runs between 2.9 and

3.5 for the last 6 years and I am still not on dialysis-this is because

the BP and BG have been kept under control and my nephrologists is a

" chemical genius " . I take 3 BP pills, which is a pain, but as it is

working I will take as many pills as is necessary to keep the BP down.

There are more people on dialysis from high BP than from diabetes.

Google National Kidney Foundation and you will find lots and lots of

info about kidney problems.

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think

of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find

out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year

because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it

is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney

function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get

to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and

not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of

excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think

like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's

and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

SS

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[Guest guest]

,

Blood pressure control, control of the BG and control of cholesterol are

the 3 most important things to prevent further kidney dysfunction! I

have ben diabetic 63 years and my creatinine level runs between 2.9 and

3.5 for the last 6 years and I am still not on dialysis-this is because

the BP and BG have been kept under control and my nephrologists is a

" chemical genius " . I take 3 BP pills, which is a pain, but as it is

working I will take as many pills as is necessary to keep the BP down.

There are more people on dialysis from high BP than from diabetes.

Google National Kidney Foundation and you will find lots and lots of

info about kidney problems.

Taking Care of my Kidneys

As always, I bring my questions to the experts. It is odd that you think

of

these things after you leave the doctor's office. Maybe we should always

schedule two appointments; one for diagnoses and the next day to find

out

what he/she said.

I have seen a nephrologist a few times since the start of the year

because

of creatinine bouncing around, generally between 1.2 and 1.7, but now it

is

up to 2.0. I know he said, or I thought he said, the potential was there

for kidney failure at some point. But for some reason the way he put it

today was like a smack in the face when he said I have 35% kidney

function

and at 15% I would begin dialysis. I didn't feel like he said if you get

to

15% or you might need dialysis, but made it sound like an appointment I

could count on.

I know that a lot of what got me here has to do with mildly elevated and

not

optimally controlled blood pressure. Of course, that is a result of

excess

weight, which is also a big part of the diabetes, which makes the kidney

disease worse, blah, blah, blah... I am just wondering what to do now,

besides the obvious. Like are there any definite things I should be

eating/drinking, not eating drinking and is there a book like the Think

like

a Pancreas or Gretchen Becker's book for diabetes to explain the what's

and

not's of kidney function.

All ideaa will be welcomed. Continued thanks!

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It is the phosphoric acid in dark colored soda that is the problem. It

creates problems for people with limited kidney function and it may also

cause a higher risk for additional problems such as kidney stones.

As for drinking coffee, it depends on who you talk to. Some nephrologists

and dietitians will tell you to stay away from coffee and others will tell

you it is OK in moderation. Since I am not a coffee or tea drinker, perhaps

someone else on the list can give you more information on what to do about

coffee and tea.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

I have been told to only drink tea in moderation. Since tea is a diuretic

it makes the kidneys work harder is why I have been told this.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the

world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be

limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

I have been told to only drink tea in moderation. Since tea is a diuretic

it makes the kidneys work harder is why I have been told this.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the

world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be

limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

I have been told to only drink tea in moderation. Since tea is a diuretic

it makes the kidneys work harder is why I have been told this.

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the

world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be

limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

Ooh, Melvin, good thinking. I had not really considered that part of it.

The same would apply or be especially true for coffee.

Thanks!

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the

world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be

limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

Ooh, Melvin, good thinking. I had not really considered that part of it.

The same would apply or be especially true for coffee.

Thanks!

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the

world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be

limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS

[Guest guest]

Ooh, Melvin, good thinking. I had not really considered that part of it.

The same would apply or be especially true for coffee.

Thanks!

RE: Taking Care of my Kidneys

Many, many thanks to Dave and . That is great information and

reassuring.

If I have to rely on energy level for anything from health to winning the

lottery, I am sunk. I have got to have the worst sleep habits in the

world.

That is one of the things that makes any routine, exercising to eating

nearly impossible.

Limiting protein makes sense. I wasn't aware that citrus should be

limited,

too. Is there anything to consider with regard to caffeine or soda drinks?

Thanks. We can always count on the straight-forward answers here.

ESS