What are the effects of a higher dietary salt intake (through NaCl supplement) on adults with diabetes and CKD who have a habitual low-salt intake?
A systematic review of studies examining the effects of a higher dietary salt intake (through NaCl supplement) on adults with diabetes and CKD who have a habitual low-salt intake suggest that increasing dietary salt intake may improve glycemic control, reduce blood pressure, and reduce the progression of diabetic nephropathy. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings and to determine the optimal level of salt intake for this population.