Should patients on hemodialysis be allowed or encouraged to eat during a dialysis treatment? As with any debate, there are always at least two opposing views and this argument is one that continues to have clinicians on the "pro" and also on the "con" sides.
One point made by the pro-side is that many of our patients have diabetes. Consistency with diet, exercise, and insulin regime is important to maintaining control of blood glucose levels. Regularly missing or skipping meals is not encouraged for anyone trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle and, in particular, it is not a good practice for the population with diabetes. Skipping meals can disrupt the balance of insulin ...