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Sugar and salt: a recipe for problems
Abstract
Although reducing dietary salt intake is beneficial for most people, it is particularly so for those who have diabetes. Guidance on adopting a low salt diet is provided.
Key Points
For most people with diabetes, salt is not an issue; they are concerned about sugar, not salt. However, salt - or sodium chloride - can pose special problems for people who have diabetes because they have much higher rates of sodium-related medical conditions and are more likely to be taking medications affecting sodium metabolism.
This article discusses sodium-related problems associated with diabetes and identifies some strategies to address them.
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