Does Nutrition Counseling Affect Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients With Diabetes and Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease?

This study evaluated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA(1c)) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) for adult patients with diabetes and stage 3 chronic kidney disease after disease and nutrition counseling interventions were performed. A retrospective electronic medical record audit was used (n = 88) during a 12-month period. Use of the paired samples t test at 3 and at 6 months after the initial counseling visit reflected a statistically significant improvement in the HbA(1c) at 3 and at 6 months (mean outcome, 0.000; P < .05), and the eGFR at 6 months (mean outcome, 0030; P < .05). These outcomes support implementation by advanced practitioners. (c) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.