Prolonged high blood sugar can damage small blood vessels in the kidneys, impairing their ability to filter waste. Over time, this damage reduces kidney function, leading to complications such as kidney failure and diabetic kidney disease.

Consuming too much salt is a common mistake. Many packaged foods, snacks, pickles, and processed meats contain high sodium levels. Excessive sodium intake causes the body to retain water, leading to increased blood pressure. High blood pressure strains the kidneys, accelerating damage over time. Diabetics should limit salt intake to less than 6 g/day or less than 2,300 mg of sodium to control blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular and kidney complications. Limiting canned goods and processed meats is important due to their hidden sodium content.

Frequent consumption of processed foods like potato chips, frozen meals, instant noodles, and packaged meats is detrimental to health. These items are often high in sodium, unhealthy fats, and preservatives. Regularly eating such foods can make blood sugar management difficult, raising the risk of kidney damage and chronic kidney disease.

Processed meats contain high salt and preservatives. Photo: Anh Chi

Excessive protein intake can accelerate kidney damage and create an imbalance in the body. While protein is essential, diabetics should consume approximately 0,8-1,2 g of protein per kg of body weight daily, avoiding overconsumption. Prioritize healthy protein sources such as eggs, milk, salmon, and skinless chicken.

Consuming excessive sugar and refined carbohydrates from white bread, sweets, sugary drinks, and pastries leads to sudden spikes in blood sugar. Frequent spikes increase the risk of long-term complications, including kidney damage. Over time, uncontrolled blood sugar weakens the kidneys' filtering capacity, resulting in a gradual decline in kidney function.

Inadequate water intake leads to dehydration, disrupting digestive processes and kidney health. Proper hydration helps eliminate toxins and supports normal kidney function. Diabetics who drink insufficient water may have concentrated urine, increasing the risk of kidney problems. Dehydration also elevates filtration pressure, causing damage to the glomeruli and increasing the risk of kidney stone formation.

Excessive dieting, skipping meals, or inconsistent eating habits can lead to uncontrolled blood sugar levels. An unbalanced diet results in insufficient nutrient intake, metabolic disorders, and toxin accumulation.

By Anh Chi (According to Healthshots)