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Pura Vida

Pura Vida

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Location
CANADA YYC
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Is it common for diabetics to have protein in urine ?my levels are somewhat high.
have I been eating too much cheese?

Can protein in urine be cured?

Treatment of Proteinuria

So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Apr 10, 2018


Proteinuria (Protein in Urine): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment



https://www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › proteinuria-protein-in-urine


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How can I reduce protein in my urine?

Researchers: 6 Tips May Help CKD Patients Reduce Protein Intake

1.Do not add salt during cooking or at the table.

2.Avoid salami, sausages, cheese, dairy products, and canned foods.

3.Replace noodles and bread with low protein alternatives.

4.Eat 4–5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

5.Meat, fish, or eggs are allowed once a day in a reasonable quantity.
 
Pura Vida said:
Is it common for diabetics to have protein in urine ?my levels are somewhat high.
have I been eating too much cheese?

Can protein in urine be cured?

Treatment of Proteinuria

So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Apr 10, 2018


Proteinuria (Protein in Urine): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment



https://www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › proteinuria-protein-in-urine


Search for: Can protein in urine be cured?

How can I reduce protein in my urine?

Researchers: 6 Tips May Help CKD Patients Reduce Protein Intake

1.Do not add salt during cooking or at the table.

2.Avoid salami, sausages, cheese, dairy products, and canned foods.

3.Replace noodles and bread with low protein alternatives.

4.Eat 4–5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

5.Meat, fish, or eggs are allowed once a day in a reasonable quantity.
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I am type 1 and have protein in my urine. It is a sign of kidneys not working quite so well due to diabetic damage to the microvascular system. I have been assured that this is very early stages but I go get it monitored and also take a drug (ibresartan) which helps my kidneys and doesn't seem to have any unwanted side effects.
As far I am aware you are better off focussing on eating a low insulin (i.e. low carb diet) so that your blood sugars don't get too high rather than reducing protein. We need protein in moderate quantities and in nature it comes packaged with nutritious fats neither of which will lead to high blood sugars unlike starchy foods especially the processed varieties!
Goes without saying that you need to get this monitored and to establish the underlying cause.
 
I would say prioritising glucose levels (by low carbing) is one thing but I really don't think that protein in your urine is necessarily a lesser thing. I do not think it is a question of putting up with possibly damaged kidneys just because your sugars are nice & low. As others have said, go see your Doctor. x
 
Pura Vida said:
Can protein in urine be cured?
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I had protein in my urine when I had DKA and it went away, so yes, it can be fixed in some cases. Here's a quote from Dr Bernstein on the topic:
“We find that when [diabetic kidney disease] or elevated serum fibrinogen is caught early, we can reverse the condition with normalization of blood sugar.”
http://www.diabetes-book.com/measuring-total-kidney-function/

Don't stop eating protein and see a doctor as soon as possible. Hopefully everything will be fine.
 
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