restriction of fluid and energy intake. carbohydrate restricted diet for diabetic nephropathy s reduction in saturated increase fruit and rated fat and cholesterol intake, vegetables in the diet and avoidance of non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs(NSAID). four(25%) guidelines stated that restricting protein from the diet was not recommended or that it should be considered for later stages of CKD. In contrast, five(31%) guidelines recommended protein restriction ranging between 0.75 and 1.0 g/kg and one and one (6%) guideline also the recommended 0.75 g/kg per day for diabetic nephropathy. Three(19%) guidelines mentioned referral to a dietian for advice regarding protein intake. Eight(50%) guidelianes recommended salt restriction to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events although the recommended amount of salt intake was the same, it was expressed in different terms (sodium: 2.4 g/day; salt: 6 g/day and