Yes, kidney disease and kidney failure are potential complication of diabetes mellitus.

The gestational diabetes diet if for pregnant patients that are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. If you have gestational diabetes, your obstetrician will generally direct you with a nutritionist who will educate you on the proper diet for your condition.

Examples of diabetes diet are the ones listed by your doctors. Going to your doctor and discussing this topic and asking questions can help you find examples of diabetes diet. Or just find people who have diabetes and ask them their diet.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease; http://www.niddk.nih.gov

A diet for diabetes is also a good diet for many people who do not suffer from diabetes. It is especially a good ida for anyone who is at risk or who has a family history of diabetes. Here is one web resource http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027 . Alos helpful is the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/ .