A healthy range of blood potassium levels is 3.5 to 5.0 millimoles per liter of blood. Levels above this may indicate hyperkalemia, which occurs most often in people with chronic kidney disease.

Diabetes can affect any part of the digestive system. Over time, persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to damage that results in a range of symptoms, including diarrhea in some cases. It ...

Foods high in potassium include lima beans, beet greens, and swiss chard. Other popular foods with potassium include bananas, potatoes, and coconut water. Potassium is a mineral your body needs to ...

Edited by Kurt Beam, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO; received September 3, 2024; accepted February 20, 2025 ...