Low potassium diet - help!

[hat'n'coat]

My mum's been well controlled Type 1 diabetic on insulin for years with some renal impairment. However she's just been told her potassium levels are now too high and she has to reduce her intake. we're now extremely confused because all the food she's used to eating to keep her diabetes stable seems to be high potassium, like slow release carbs, wholemeal grains and pulses, root veg, most green veg and lots of fruit, not to mention meat, fish and dairy.
How do we navigate through this nightmare food scenario and keep her diabetes stable without jeopardising her kidneys?
Also can anyone recommend a reliable dietary website? Lots of the ones I've visited seem to offer conflicting advice about what's high and low potassium. And how do I make informed food purchases - there doesn't seem to be ANY labelling of potassium content in food?

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi,
As you say, there is conflicting advice on the web as to what constitutes low potassium foods. As she has two conditions to manage I would suggest that she asks to be referred to a dietitian as she needs some good advice as to her management. A non diabetic wouldn't have this dilemma.

Whover told her she had to change her eating habits to control this condition needed to back it up with suitable alternatives or a dietitian appointment.

Catherine.

 

[ally5555]

I am a Dietitian and not prepared to give you advice - you must get advice from the dietitian at the renal unit as they will have access to medical records.

ally