Diabetes Week can mean different things to different people.
If diabetes has been part of your kidney journey, what advice would you give to someone newly navigating both conditions?
Developed diabetes 6 tears after my transplant, keep the sugar intake down as much as possible to minimise the effects
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Hi, I’ve had type 2 diabetes for about 25 years, but of course I could have had it for longer before being diagnosed. I never used to like to go to the Doctors. Last year I found out my kidneys were failing and was diagnosed with stage 3 CKD. My only advice to you is don’t be too hard on yourself it is not your fault. Follow a healthy diet of fruit, vegetables, protein food, whole meal bread, no sugar cereals, fish, especially sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, chicken, meats BUT limit the processed foods and have them as a treat. Don’t drink too much beer lager or cider. You can have it but look at it as a treat like birthday cakes. It you don’t buy it when out shopping then you can’t eat it. Good luck 
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