title: Dietary modifications: impact on diabetic nephropathy.
abstract: This article encompasses the topic of dietary impact upon the diabetic individual with the condition of diabetic nephropathy. The influence of diet will be addressed in: renal insufficiency, chronic renal failure, and the modalities of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplantation. The two-fold purpose of this review is to provide documentation in support of dietary therapy and to underscore the sharp contrast in nutritional needs dependent upon the individual's clinical status.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Scopelite
mesh_terms: D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins