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Can i eat proteins if i have had a kidney transplant?

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Yes: For those with a functioning kidney transplant a regular diet with limited salt and fat is preferred. For diabetics concentrated sugar may also be limited.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/28/2020

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