Clinical Nutrition Therapy of Diabetic Nephropathy / 임상당뇨병

ABSTRACT

Diabetic nephropathy is a microvascular complication in diabetic patients and a major cause of endstage kidney disease. Proper blood sugar control and blood pressure management can delay progression of kidney disease and can be aided by appropriate clinical nutritional therapy. As excessive protein intake affects kidney function and albuminuria, it is necessary to control protein intake. In addition, restriction of sodium intake is required as it can reduce blood pressure and albuminuria and delay the progression of kidney disease. For potassium and phosphorus, though a specific intake is not recommended, adjustments might be needed depending on stage of kidney disease and blood levels.