Can a keto diet reduce kidney failure?

Q: What foods help repair kidneys?

Vit C rich foods, berries, egg whites, garlic

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Ketogenic lifestyle dictates a person to have high protein and fat with low or zero carbohydrate diet which may affect metabolic acidosis. High protein diet may hasten kidney failure.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a bit worried about my diabetes and recent test results. My urinary microalbumin creatinine ratio test shows a microalbumin concentration of 76.43, urinary creatinine concentration of 19.31, and a microalbumin creatinine ratio of 395.80. I've been taking mucinac 600 tablets, but I haven't seen any improvement. How can I lower these levels?

Your microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio (395.80) indicates early signs of diabetic nephropathy; to reduce microalbuminuria, focus on tight blood sugar control, aiming for an HbA1c < 7%; also, consider the following: maintain optimal blood pressure control (

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What foods help repair kidneys?

Vit C rich foods, berries, egg whites, garlic

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My brother was admitted to the hospital due to a kidney infection, and now they say his kidneys are covered with skin. The doctors are planning surgery tomorrow but can't guarantee his survival. We're really scared what does this mean and what should we do?

surgery opinion is advised.

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