Question

1. What is the nutritional goal of type 2 diabetes management & how is this achieved?

Answer 1

Nutritional requirements for type 2 diabetes;

• Glycemic control may be achieved by having food rich in monounsaturated fatty acids
• Food with lesser calories
• Amount of carbohydrates have to be regulated to 30-45 grams/ meal
• Glucose levels have to be attempted to be kept at a level which is close to normal.

This can be achieved by :

• Exercise has to be done regularly
• Beans, grains and starchy vegetables have to be consumed regularly
• Broccoli, lettuce, spinach, romaine , carrots have to be consumed,
• Fruits require to be consumed , 2-4 times a day
• Milk has to be consumed 2-3 times a day
• Protein sources such as meat and fish has to be consumed