Nutrition in Diabetes

Nutrition in Diabetes

     The 12^th International Congress of Endocrine Disorders

Dr P. Mirmiran

S. Hosseinpour

Parvin Etesami Hall

97/8/25

Contents

17. Introduction
17. Definition of type 2 diabete
17. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
17. MNT Recommendations
    • Monitoring
    • Weight management
    • Energy requirement
    • Physical activity
17. Principles of dietary planning

Introduction

Diabetes is a complex, chronic illness requiring continuous medical care with multifactorial risk-reduction strategies beyond glycemic control.

Occur when the blood glucose level is too high as a result of deficiency of available, effective insulin or insulin action

It is not really a single disorder:

abnormalities of glucose homeostasis is associated with significant acute and chronic complications:

 heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves and resulting in various complications

• Diabetes continues to increase in numbers and significance, as economic development and urbanization (reduced physical activity, and increased obesity)
• Ongoing patient self-management education and support are critical to preventing:
•  acute complications and reducing the risk of long-term complications
• Significant evidence exists that supports a range of interventions (medical, nutrition and …) to improve diabetes outcomes