Research
Macro partitioning
Protein restriction (0.6-0.8 g/kg/day) is recommended for T2DM patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to slow progression.
If you have kidney issues, limit protein to 0.6-0.8g per kg of body weight daily. Focus on high-quality vegetable proteins. This helps protect your kidneys from further damage.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Based on the available evidence, a protein intake of 0.6–0.8 g/kg of body weight per day comprising 25–50% high biologic value protein is recommended in persons with impaired renal function
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses and guidelines cited in the paper.
Source
Insights on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Indian Perspective
Vijay Viswanathan et al. · Advances in Therapy · 2019
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