To start off, there isn’t a specific number of meals a person should have. This should be determined by the person him/herself. Some people are not able to tolerate big meals, therefore, it would be more beneficial for him/her/them to have 4-6 small frequent meals daily. It is important to be mindful of your blood sugars and so, it is often recommended for people with diabetes to have a snack between meals if choosing to eat the standard 3 meals daily. This brings us to the topic of snacks. Some health snack options you can consider are hard boiled eggs, unsalted crackers/pretzels/popcorn, carrot sticks, sugar free cookies, etc. The American Kidney Fund has a resource called the Kidney Kitchen where you can get recipes and snack ideas to meet your specific needs.
What are some quick healthy snacks for a person on dialysis who has diabetes and high blood pressure? How many meals should they eat daily?
Dietitian
Kathy Wong, RDN
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Kidney Kitchen is not designed to diagnose disease or prescribe an eating plan for your stage of kidney disease. The information shared on Kidney Kitchen is developed by experts in renal nutrition and is provided for informational purposes only. The American Kidney Fund, its staff, agents and Trustees are not able to provide medical advice. Please consult with a medical professional or registered dietitian for specific questions you may have about your diet. Learn more
