Nutrition in Diabetes.
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a key component of diabetes management. The importance of balancing macronutrients, reducing carbohydrate load, lowering glycemic index, and implementing an overall healthy dietary pattern are emerging as better approaches for MNT in diabetes. Recent research points to improved glycemic control, reduction in body weight, and improvement in many cardiovascular risk factors when these approaches are provided by registered dietitians or health care providers. This review article discusses the current evidence about the role of sensible nutrition in diabetes management. Specific eating plans for weight reduction and for patients with type 1 diabetes are also discussed.
Department of Endocrinology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02481, USA. Electronic address: Osama.hamdy@joslin.harvard.edu.
Osama
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Hamdy
Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
Mohd-Yusof
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Barakatun-Nisak
D001786:Blood Glucose; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000178:diet therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012307:Risk Factors
D001786:Blood Glucose
Diabetes; Diet; Glycemic index; Medical nutrition therapy; Nutrition