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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

No Vested Interest

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5. That is likely correct re lasix, but I guess, depending on the patient, the good effects

Reply to grasswire (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 30, 2016, 01:09 PM

Apr 2016

have to be weighed against the bad.
It sounds as though your family member's illnesses have not progresses as far as my daughter's, and I sincerely hope he is able to keep problems in check.

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what do you do if two separate conditions need two different diets?? [View all] grasswire Apr 2016 OP

Ask MD for a nutritionist consult. DeadLetterOffice Apr 2016 #1

My daughter has both these diseases - diabetes and kidney disease. No Vested Interest Apr 2016 #2

Dr. said lasix is hard on the kidneys. grasswire Apr 2016 #3

That is likely correct re lasix, but I guess, depending on the patient, the good effects No Vested Interest Apr 2016 #5

I'm a little peeved because metformin is damaging to kidneys.. grasswire Apr 2016 #4

It looks like you do a lot of cooking ahead and freezing Warpy Apr 2016 #6