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57 yo F comes for f/u exam.type 2 DM and HTN for 15 yrs,well controlled with ACEI.P/E- no flank tenderness.non palpable kidney.S cr 1.9mg/dl.urine-protein 1+wbc 5-7/hpf.what is the most app step to minimize progression of renal disease
high po4 diet
low protein diet
daily steroid
ibuprofen
NaCl replacement
is it no2?

low protein diet

can u explain it please
...... also in a post streptococcal pt why do we give a low protein diet too