Nephrologist warns about common diet mistakes diabetics make that harm kidneys: ‘High-protein diets without proper….’
Hindustan Times • • health
Key Points:
- Dr. Aswini Panigrahi, a nephrologist, explains that prolonged high blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the kidneys, impairing their ability to filter waste and causing progressive kidney damage.
- Common diet mistakes for people with diabetes include excessive salt intake, which raises blood pressure and stresses the kidneys, and consumption of processed foods high in sodium, unhealthy fats, and preservatives.
- High-protein diets without medical guidance can strain the kidneys, especially in diabetic individuals or those with early kidney dysfunction, potentially worsening kidney health.
- Overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates leads to blood sugar spikes that increase the risk of long-term complications like kidney failure, making sugar reduction critical for kidney protection.
- Excess sodium also increases fluid retention and blood pressure, further burdening the kidneys, while processed foods negatively impact blood sugar control and elevate kidney disease risk.
