The more protein you eat, the more can pass into your urine. Most Americans consume far more protein than necessary to maintain good health. Poor blood glucose control. As average blood glucose level increases, so does risk of nephropathy. Blood pressure medications slow the progression of nephropathy.
ACE inhibitors are especially effective.
In addition, a low-salt diet is often helpful. Reduce protein consumption. A low-protein diet slows progression. Practice tight control. Compared with the conventional group, those who practised tight control suffered about 50 per cent less nephropathy.