Is salt bad for diabetics

Is salt bad for diabetics?

http://www.diabetesindia.com/diabetes/diet.htm#7

Salt restriction is necessary in patients with associated hypertension, cardiac failure and fluid overload.

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Is Epson salts bad for diabetics?

Q: I recently pull a muscle in my leg and remembered that my grandpa used to swear by Epson salt soaks as a remedy for sore muscles. When I bought the box I noticed that it has a warning on the side that people with diabetes should not use it without consulting a physician. Why is it dangerous for diabetics?

A: with diabetes, you have peripheral neuropathy, meaning that your nerves in your arms and legs dont work as well as they should, and it is harder for you to recognize when you have cuts or abrasion or smth worse and now with the addition of epsom salt, its too caustic and increases your chances for infection.

Why am i craving salt?

Q: I have really bad cravings for salt all the time. I put lots all over my food all the time, and just crave it intensely. Is there some medical problem that means you crave salt?Im not diabetic, and have no other medical problems. My last blood test was two weeks ago, and it was completely fine. So why am i craving salt so much?

A: addiction?? are you underweight? people with anorexia have a lot of salt on the little they consume

Why do i crave salt and lemon juice?

Q: 15yr old girl and i crave things like lemon juice, pickles and vinegar (ALWAYS with salt). Ever since i was little i would literally take the salt shaker and just sit there and eat it all. the biggest thing i crave is salt and lemon juice, i get so despereate for it, i go downtown on my lunch break from school and buy lemon juice.. like what the hell? And i know the salt is very bad for me but i just cant stop lol.. my doctor even made me go get numerous bloodtests along with my monthly ones (diabetic) and they cant find anything wrong………?? Is anyone else like this..?I eat it by the cup-seriouslyTEQUILA IS FANTASTIC! lol..I’m sorry i can’t choose a best answer because i like them all hahaha

A: I have always loved to eat dill pickles (and drink the juice), lemons with salt. Every now and then I love to get some crushed ice and pour some lemon juice in and sprinkle with a little salt. My children like the same thing so I don’t find this unusual. I don’t see that it’s a problem because we don’t eat it all of the time but it tastes good to us. I’m not sure how excessive your salt craving is so I can’t tell you that it’s bad for you. Maybe we just need more vitamin C! ; )~