The role of nutrition in prevention of complications in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Nutrition management is an integral part of overall diabetic treatment that includes insulin, physical activity, emotional support and guidance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a dietary approach in line with the recommended dietary allowances in terms of protein, total and saturated fat, carbohydrates as well as fibre and polyunsaturated fatty acid. A correct dietary approach may help to prevent and to reduce to a minimum any risk of hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia and important long-term complications such as obesity, hyperlipidaemia and hypertension, and at the same time normal growth development.
Pinelli
L
L
Department of Pediatrics, Verona University Hospital, Italy.
Mormile
R
R
Alfonsi
L
L
Gonfiantini
E
E
Piccoli
R
R
Chiarelli
F
F
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D003927:Diet, Diabetic / Q000592:standards*; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000517:prevention & control; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000517:prevention & control; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D011379:Prognosis; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity