A New Gut
Hi,
My name is Bob; I’m an insulin dependant diabetic of 27 years. I came across
your group while searching for information on weight training and diabetes. I
was specifically interested in topics regarding the increased demand for protein
consumption for rebuilding muscle and its potential consequences for damaged
kidneys. I know this is a very complex and highly individual question as each of
us is unique with respect to complications and current health, but I figured why
not try? I will be speaking to my Nephrologist on this topic but any
information before the appointment would be appreciated.
January 5th, 2003 at 12:35 pm
Good Luck
Hi,
My name is Bob; I’m an insulin dependant diabetic of 27 years. I came
across your group while searching for information on weight training and
diabetes. I was specifically interested in topics regarding the increased demand
for protein consumption for rebuilding muscle and its potential consequences for
damaged kidneys. I know this is a very complex and highly individual question as
each of us is unique with respect to complications and current health, but I
figured why not try? I will be speaking to my Nephrologist on this topic but
any information before the appointment would be appreciated.
January 5th, 2003 at 6:48 pm
Hi Bob,
My name is Selam. How is your kidney function? After 27 years of Diabetes,
you might have some kidney damage and I would be very careful about taking
extra protein. It has been shown that people with Diabetic kidney disease
benefit much more with protein restricted diet than those with other types
of kidney disease. I also heard recently that high protein diets don’t
necessarily help rebuild muscles. Weght training, I think is sufficient to
rebuild muscle. Our body is real smart and will convert carbohydrates to
protein as needed. The Western diet is already too high on Protein anyway,
so most likely you are taking enough essential proteins already.
Selam
January 6th, 2003 at 3:25 am
Hi Bob..I’ve been a diabetic for 34 yrs (now 45 yrs old) and I discovered
exercise about 20 yrs ago and used it very sucessfully to control my diabetes
( I also weight train in addition to heavy aerobic activities)..I’ve been on
the pump for 3 yrs and my prime reason for going on it was because of
beginning kidney problems ( albumin in the urine)..I have been on monopril
(an ace-inhibitor ) which has been proven to "slow down" kidney
destruction…I would recommend a book "Primer on Kidney Diseases" by the
National Kidney Foundation..Borders $49.95.(you can just read pgs 112-119 on
diabetic nephropathy if you don’t want to buy the book).its technical
medically speaking but it says it like it is…my opinion would be to limit
your protein (those drinks and powders would strain your kidneys) and re
adjust your work-out regimen for weight training (there are many programs out
there for bulking up ,more definition, getting cut etc) and they don’t
involve protein supplementaion..best of luck to you.. you’ll find the way..we
diabetics always do!!!…Leslie