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How Much Potassium Does A Diabetic 85 Yr Old Female Need?

mother has been in hospital due to high potassium levels,she was told to limit her intake but no further informatoin was given.she is 85yrs. has dibeties,is 5ft.5in.,weight is 130ibs. how to we know how much she should have daily? we have found information on line of foods high &low .
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

What I need to know further is the current levels of potassium and her medicines she is taking before I can give a complete response. If her potassium levels are very high, the daily needs would be lesser. Similarly, if she is on some medicines that retain potassium, her potassium intake will have to be curtailed.

I would also suggest regular check of the potassium levels, heart rate and blood pressure in her. That is absolutely imperative.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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How Much Potassium Does A Diabetic 85 Yr Old Female Need?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query What I need to know further is the current levels of potassium and her medicines she is taking before I can give a complete response. If her potassium levels are very high, the daily needs would be lesser. Similarly, if she is on some medicines that retain potassium, her potassium intake will have to be curtailed. I would also suggest regular check of the potassium levels, heart rate and blood pressure in her. That is absolutely imperative. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)