Nutritional Support for Diabetes - Managing Your Diet Effectively

Nutritional support for diabetes involves dietary guidance and meal planning to manage blood sugar levels and prevent complications associated with diabetes.

Nutritional Support For Diabetes FAQ

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How can a balanced diet help with diabetes?

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How effective is medical nutrition therapy for diabetes?

Medical nutrition therapy was introduced to guide a systematic and evidence based approach to the management of diabetes through diet, and its effectiveness has been demonstrated, 3 but difficulties remain.

Are these nutrition guidelines relevant to people with Type 2 diabetes?

These nutrition guidelines are relevant to people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Special considerations have also been discussed for Gestational diabetes and Cystic Fibrosis- Related diabetes. Children are not included in the scope of these guidelines.

Do people with diabetes need nutrition support?

People with diabetes are known to have more frequent admissions to hospital and many will require nutrition support . There is very little published evidence for nutrition support in people with diabetes either in hospital or in the community and the same applies to end of life care.

How should nutrition be managed in a diabetic patient?

• Standard protocols for nutritional support should be followed and adjustment of diabetes medication should be prioritised over dietary restriction. Nutrition management should be in partnership with the patient and the multi-disciplinary diabetes team with the aim of improving care and optimising glucose control.

Are nutrition guidelines relevant to people with diabetes?

The nutrition guidelines are relevant to people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and people with Type 1 and Type 2. Children are not included in the scope of these guidelines. The International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) clinical practice guidelines (2009) have been adopted by Diabetes UK.