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What Does Protein In The Kidneys Indicate?
Yes. My doctor said I have protein in my kidneys. I am diabetic and over weight. She added Metformin (50?mg may be 500--the smallest dose.) I already take 180 of Victoza. I have lost 8 pounds since she told me. My Q is, should I be eating protein? If so, how much or little?
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
Hello,
The fact that you have protein in urine indicates that your kidney function is impaired due to your imbalanced diabetes for long time.
You have to keep diabetes under control to improve kidney function and not to let it worsen. Also try to keep a hypocaloric diet.
The weight loss you refer is due to loss of fluids and protein and glucose by kidneys.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
The fact that you have protein in urine indicates that your kidney function is impaired due to your imbalanced diabetes for long time.
You have to keep diabetes under control to improve kidney function and not to let it worsen. Also try to keep a hypocaloric diet.
The weight loss you refer is due to loss of fluids and protein and glucose by kidneys.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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