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Diet After a Kidney Transplant

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After a transplant, diet often becomes more flexible than on dialysis, but some medicines raise blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure.

What to focus on

  • A balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables
  • Food safety — immunosuppression raises infection risk
  • Watching salt and sugar

Frequently asked questions

Can I eat raw food after a transplant?

Food safety matters more on immunosuppression — avoid undercooked meat, raw eggs and unpasteurised products.

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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.