Abstract

ROLE OF DIET COUNSELING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: LATEST APPROACHES AND NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES

*Dr. J. Gangadhar Naik, Keerthana, E. Sumanth Babu, K. Geetha, Lithika CA

Abstract

We demonstrate the evidence-based dietary practices. Diet counseling plays a crucial role in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus. Along with the supplements of medicine, nutrition treatment has been shown to be successful in lowering the HbA1c levels in diabetic patients. The major primary food nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. One of the most suggested diets to control type II diabetes is a low-carbohydrate diet, taking the role of a low-fat diet. Besides that, numerous studies have shown that coffee consumption reduces the risk of it. Unless saturated fatty acids and cholesterol, monounsaturated fatty consumption is the main goal of a healthy diet. Moderate alcohol use is linked to a lower overall morbidity rate in those with type II diabetes but is hazardous if highly consumed. Yet, for many individuals with diabetes, consuming more protein is linked to improved metabolism. People with diabetes illness may be marked by the oxidative stress that is treated by taking vitamin E, which can help lessen the long-term pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction brought on by oxidative stress. Vitamin D treatment can also be shown to improve impaired glucose tolerance. Zinc consumption could also lower the risk of type II diabetes. A magnesium shortage in the diet may increase the chance of developing diabetes.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, diet, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals - zinc; vitamin D; vitamin E; magnesium; cadmium; vitamin C, coffee and tea, alcohol.