title: Protein, diabetes, and nephropathy.
abstract: Evidence suggests that a low-protein diet (0.8 g/kg) is beneficial in persons with diabetes with the onset of macroalbuminuria. Despite problems with existing studies, preliminary evidence suggests that vegetable proteins are not detrimental to renal function and may be used to supplement or replace animal proteins.
authors.affiliation: International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Franz
mesh_terms: D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D018753:Diet, Protein-Restricted; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents