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January 2017 | News, Nutrition Articles

Diabetes is a disease where your body cannot properly store and use food for energy. The energy that your body needs is called glucose (sugar). Glucose comes from some of the foods that you eat which can affect your blood sugar level.
Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Diet information may be confusing if you have diabetes and kidney disease. Choosing healthy food is important for people who have both diabetes and kidney disease. The overall goal is to make healthy food choices that you can maintain over a lifetime. Your renal diet should provide a variety of foods and should consider your cultural differences and your usual eating routines.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes you will need to continue to follow your renal diet. You will need to limit salt. You may need to limit phosphorus and potassium, depending on your kidney health. As well, your daily protein amount may vary depending on your stage of kidney disease.
If potassium is restricted in your diet, choose fruits and vegetables from the lower and medium potassium group.
If you need a phosphorus restriction it is important to limit dairy foods, fast food and processed foods. See the phosphorus handout provided by your dietitian for other foods high in phosphorous.
Talk with your dietitian to make a plan that works for you.
What is Blood Glucose?
Blood glucose (sugar) is the amount of glucose in your blood at a given time.
To control your blood glucose you will need to eat regular balanced meals throughout the day, be active and take your diabetes pills and/or insulin.
Which foods turn into sugar in the body?
To find how much sugar is in the food you are buying look on the Nutrient Facts Table of the food label. The amount of sugar will be listed as “carbohydrate”.
Which foods do not turn into sugar in the body?
Limit foods that are very high in added sugar such as candies, desserts, fruit drinks, regular soft drinks and other sugar-containing beverages.
Tips for Healthy Eating
Sample Menu

Breakfast
½ cup hot/cold cereal
½ cup berries
½ cup milk
1 slice *toast
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup tea/coffee/water

Dinner
½ cup white pasta or 1/3 cup white rice
½ cup vegetables (e.g. steamed broccoli or green beans)
1 *small dinner roll
1 tsp non-hydrogenated margarine
Lean meat/chicken/fish
½ cup grapes or 1 medium apple
1 cup tea/ coffee/water

Lunch
1 cup homemade soup
1 sandwich with (2 slices *bread, lean chicken/meat/fish, and 1 tsp non-hydrogenated margarine)
½ cup coleslaw salad or sliced cucumbers
½ cup strawberries
1 cup tea/coffee/water

Snack
1 small homemade muffin or ½ *sandwich
*60% whole wheat, light rye or white bread
Adapted from Canadian Diabetes Associations — Just the Basics
Why Check Blood Sugars?

Blood Sugar Testing
Blood sugar targets vary depending on your age, medical condition and other factors. Ask your doctor what your blood sugar targets should be.
How can I manage my diabetes?
Living well with diabetes includes:
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