title: The diabetic diet: evidence for a new approach.
abstract: The dietary prescription for noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus remains an important component in the treatment of this disorder. Recent studies indicate that a diet high in monounsaturated fat and low in carbohydrate can produce a more desirable plasma glucose, lipid, and insulin profile.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405.
authors.forename: N F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Sheard
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin