title: [Diet and nutrition principles in type 2 diabetes].
abstract: The goal of medical nutrition therapy in type 2 diabetic patients is to achieve optimal metabolic control of blood glucose levels as well as of other cardiovascular risk factors, such as the the lipid profile. Carbohydrate and monounsaturated fat together should provide 60-70% of energy intake. The monounsaturated fat content should be individualized according to the metabolic profile and the habits of the patient. The use of low-glycaemic index foods may be recommended. Less than 10% of energy intake should be derived from saturated fats. Diabetic patients with LDL cholesterol > or = 100 mg/dl may benefit from lowering saturated fat intake to < 7% of energy intake.
authors: Service de Diabétologie, Nutrition et Maladies Métaboliques, CHU Sart-Tilman, 4000 Liège 1.
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authors: Paquot
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy*; D004032:Diet; D004041:Dietary Fats; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004041:Dietary Fats