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Can Having Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Insomnia With Being Overweight Be Reversed With Healthy Lifestyle?

Hi Doc, I have been having trouble getting myself back into shape. I use to be pretty healthy and active…but, I am struggling. I have diabetes mellitus, type 2 with renal complications, chronic kidney disease stage 3, GFR 30-59 ml/min. Insomnia is a real problem. Today, I checked myself into a Curves one week free work out. I am embarrassed to tell you that I weigh 163 pounds. That is awful. Question: can this stage of kidney disease be reversed if I loose 35-40 pounds and cut out all sugar, flour and high fat processed foods? My oxygen is 100% even though I have asthma. I have been able to manage my asthma well. Oh ya, I am 55 years old…50+ years young is how I have been described not so long ago. My motto was always to be 50 and FIT, but, I now find myself at 55 and FAT. I would appreciate any advise and encouragement. Thank you Doc, Patti Jo Bucklin
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Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy.with obesity.

Your renal paranchymal disease is secondary to Diabetes hence your primry goal is to see that your diabetes is well controlled
Please consult qualified Diabetologist and Nephrologist for clinical evaluation and guidance regarding further managemnet,
Following general measures will help you to keep your diabetes under control and prevent further damage to the kidneys
1) Take fat free,sugar free, salt free diet with less proein
2) Avoid junk foods.
3) Have moderate exercises like brisk walking for 30-45 minutes every day.
4) Ensure to drink more water to pass 1500 ml of urine per day.
5) Please ensure to keep your diabetes under control by following instructions from your Diabetologist and monitor your sugar levels by doing blood sugar levels at regular intervals.
6) Help and guidance of a qualified Dietician will help to reduce weight.

Hope this will help you to achieve your goal.
Dr.Patil.
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Can Having Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Insomnia With Being Overweight Be Reversed With Healthy Lifestyle?

Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy.with obesity. Your renal paranchymal disease is secondary to Diabetes hence your primry goal is to see that your diabetes is well controlled Please consult qualified Diabetologist and Nephrologist for clinical evaluation and guidance regarding further managemnet, Following general measures will help you to keep your diabetes under control and prevent further damage to the kidneys 1) Take fat free,sugar free, salt free diet with less proein 2) Avoid junk foods. 3) Have moderate exercises like brisk walking for 30-45 minutes every day. 4) Ensure to drink more water to pass 1500 ml of urine per day. 5) Please ensure to keep your diabetes under control by following instructions from your Diabetologist and monitor your sugar levels by doing blood sugar levels at regular intervals. 6) Help and guidance of a qualified Dietician will help to reduce weight. Hope this will help you to achieve your goal. Dr.Patil.