Patients with diabetic nephropathy can consume skimmed milk appropriately, the fat content in skimmed milk is lower, and generally does not affect the metabolism of blood glucose, but patients with combined edema and large amounts of proteinuria are not recommended to drink excessively.
Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetic microangiopathy, which is a chronic kidney disease caused by diabetes mellitus, with clinical manifestations such as edema, hypertension, and foamy urine. In addition to active medication, dietary adjustments are also a key part of treatment, and the diet should be based on the principle of low protein, low salt and low fat.
Skimmed milk has less fat content, appropriate intake of diabetic nephropathy generally does not affect the changes in blood glucose leading to disease exacerbation, and the trace elements in the milk can just supplement the nutritional requirements. However, for patients with large amounts of proteinuria and swelling, it is best not to consume large amounts, as large amounts of intake may affect blood glucose levels, aggravate the burden on the kidneys, and aggravate swelling of the limbs.
Diabetic nephropathy can drink skimmed milk appropriately, if any discomfort occurs, should promptly go to the regular hospital, improve the relevant examination, under the guidance of the doctor symptomatic treatment.