Mon, Aug-25-03, 10:02
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Senior Member
Posts: 253
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 150/138/125
BF:
Progress: 48%
Location: Seattle
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Diabetes/Kidneys/PROTEIN
My husband is Type II Diabetic (oral meds). He needs to lose weight and saw how well I did on Atkins so he asked his Endocronologist about it. His doctor said to go for it but he was a little concerned about his kidneys on this diet.
MY QUESTION: I just read an article which said too much protein may cause kidney stones or kidney damage. How much is "Too Much?" I shuter when I give my husband protein now but how do you do Atkins and keep the protein low? Also, my husband has hight cholesterol, so I'm concerned about the red meat and eggs. I've been doing great on this WOE myself; but I do not have any health issues. My hubby, however, is another story. His doctor will be checking him more frequently now, but he's leaving the food choices and cooking up to me; that makes me a tad nervous! Need help with my concerns if anyone knows the TRUE lowdown on Protein vs. Kidneys. Thanks! 
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