Addison's Disease

MUST increase salt intake significantly (adrenal insufficiency causes salt wasting), liberal salting of foods, salty snacks readily available, adequate hydration (with electrolytes), never skip meals (hypoglycemia risk), complex carbohydrates with protein for stable blood sugar, increase calories during stress/illness, avoid fasting or low-carb diets (can trigger crisis), vitamin C-rich foods, adequate protein, healthy fats, some patients need more frequent small meals, avoid alcohol (stresses already compromised adrenals), always carry emergency hydrocortisone and fast-acting carbs.