
Can patients with diabetic kidney disease drink yogurt?
Disease description:
I am a patient with diabetic nephropathy. Recently, I have been craving yogurt very much. Is it okay for patients with diabetic nephropathy to drink yogurt?

Diabetic nephropathy patients can consume yogurt in moderation when their blood glucose is well controlled, but should pay attention to the following points:
1. **Yogurt Selection**: Choose low-sugar or unsweetened plain yogurt, and avoid yogurt with high sugar content or added sweeteners such as sucrose, to prevent blood glucose fluctuations.
2. **Nutritional Benefits**: Yogurt is rich in high-quality animal protein and probiotics, which can help replenish lost proteins and regulate intestinal flora, offering benefits to patients with diabetic nephropathy.
3. **Moderate Consumption**: Although yogurt is beneficial, patients with diabetic nephropathy should still control their intake to avoid excessive calorie consumption or elevated blood glucose levels.
4. **Blood Glucose Monitoring**: After consuming yogurt, patients should closely monitor their blood glucose levels to understand how yogurt affects their blood sugar, and make adjustments as needed.