In order to investigate the nutritional composition of the diet taken by diabetic patients during treatment, a dietary survey of 256 outpatients with diabetes mellitus at 4 hospitals in Beijing was completed in 1980. The results of this survey may be used as a reference in designing the reasonable diets for Chinese patients of diabetes mellitus.

In non-dialytic composite treatment of chronic renal failure, wheat (or corn) starch should be used for low protein (20-40 g/day) diet in substituting grains, to increase high biological value protein intake (about 50-70% of total protein intake). This principle has been used in 30 Patients (33 times) for 1-2 monthes. Daily total calorie intake should be maintained within 2000-3000 kcal. According to the status of the patient, EAA-TR2 (13.8 g/day I.V.) and other supporting measurements may be used for most patients. In all the patients, except six (2 cases useless, observation of 4 cases discontinued), uremic manifestations were ameliorated, nutritional status was improved and azotemia markedly alleviated, life span may be prolonged. According to nitrogen balance studied, in 6 cases it is indicated that nitrogen balance can be maintained if protein intake is not less than 0.5 g/kg/day (with sufficient calorie intake) for chronic renal failure patients (Cr clearance 5-10 ml/min).

Objective Chinese herbal injections called Shenkang injections(SKI)have become widely used for treating chronic kidney disease in the clinic.An investigation into the underlying mechanisms of SKI inhibition of renal tubular epithelial cell trans differentiation treated with TGF-β1 was carried out in this study.Methods To create an in vitro model of RF,HK-2 cells were treated with TGF-1(10 ng·mL-1)at 37℃for 48 h.After the cells were treated with SKI for 48 h,the morphology of the cells was observed by electron microscope.And Western blot,RT-PCR and immunofluorescence techniques were used to detect α-Smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),type III collagen(COI-Ⅲ),TGF-β1,Smad3,Smad7 and TβR-I expression changes of proteins and genes.Results SKI can significantly reduce expressed proteins and genes related to renal fibrosis,such as α-Smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and type Ⅲ collagen(COI-Ⅲ).SKI control the production of proteins associated with the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.By downregulating TGF-β1,Smad3,and TβR-I protein expression,as well as upregulating Smad7 protein expression,it is able to prevent cell trans differentiation.Conclusions SKI can inhibit renal tubular epithelial cell mesenchymal trans differentiation.In addition,this drug may prevent chronic kidney disease by downregulating the expression of TβR-I and regulating the TGF-β/Smad pathway-related molecules.