My chronic kidney disease diagnosis and turning point
My kidney disease was detected at the age of 18 because I had uncontrolled high blood pressure with overt symptoms. Having hypertension at my age is not something normal, so my parents took me for tests which revealed I already had kidney damage. At first it was difficult, since I did not accept my illness, I consumed all the foods that were not allowed for my condition. After a while I began to think about my parents, myself and my future and I took the decision to start taking care of myself. I try to follow all the recommendations given by my nutritionist. I have learned to eat better. It has been 4 years of teaching and learning together with my nephrologist and my nutritionist.
How a kidney-friendly diet changed my life
Since the decision to start taking care of myself though, I have not consumed any red meat. In my diet I only include white meat and protein in the portion that my nutritionist recommends according to my disease and weight. The urge to consume red meat and processed foods has disappeared.
I have seen many changes in me, I feel more active, I look healthier, now I can sleep peacefully knowing that by following my therapy of supplemented reduced protein diet I will improve my kidney function.
