Plant-Focused Eating for Diabetes and Kidney Disease

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What this research studies

Many people with diabetes also have chronic kidney disease, and it's not always clear what the best diet is for them. While some diets recommend low-carbohydrate and low-fat for diabetes, others suggest low-protein, plant-based meals for kidney disease. This project aims to understand if a plant-focused diet can safely and effectively support kidney health without negatively impacting diabetes management. We want to see if this approach can slow down kidney disease progression and improve overall well-being.

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Where this research is happening

• Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  Torrance, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Kalantar-Zadeh, Kamyar — Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Kalantar-Zadeh, Kamyar

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About this research

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