Can individuals with high creatinine and high blood glucose consume cornmeal?
Disease description:
I particularly enjoy cornmeal porridge and cornmeal steamed buns, but during my recent workplace physical examination, I was found to have elevated serum creatinine and high blood glucose levels. May I ask whether individuals with elevated creatinine and hyperglycemia can consume cornmeal?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Individuals with elevated creatinine and blood glucose levels may consume cornmeal in moderation. Creatinine is a metabolic waste product, and elevated creatinine levels primarily indicate kidney damage—such as that occurring in diabetic nephropathy or polycystic kidney disease. Hyperglycemia often results from excessive renal reabsorption of glucose or abnormal glucose metabolism. Dietary management for elevated creatinine and blood glucose focuses on restricting excessive intake of carbohydrates, protein, fluids, and salt. Cornmeal contains relatively high carbohydrate content; therefore, it may be consumed in moderation when blood glucose is well-controlled. However, overconsumption at one time should be avoided to prevent spikes in blood glucose.
