Diabetic patients are at a risk of developing many life-threatening diseases, including End Stage Renal Diseases (ESRD). On contrary to the general recommendation of low energy and low salt diet for diabetics, a study finds dietary supplement of potassium may help to alleviate kidney disease. The disease currently affects more than 62 million Indians, which is more than 7.1% of India's adult Population. An estimate shows that nearly 1 million Indians die due to Diabetes every year.
The average age on onset is 42.5 years. Although obesity and lifestyle are known to be a major factor, the search is on for other dietary risk factors that might be easier to correct. Controlling diet in diabetes is an essential part of the treatment plan, and low-sodium and reduced-calorie diets are the most commonly recommended. The standard diet that clinicians advice for diabetics is essentially a…
