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The role of nutrition in prevention of complications in insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus
Author(s) -
Pinelli L,
Mormile R,
Alfonsi L,
Gonfiantini E,
Piccoli R,
Chiarelli F
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1999.tb14339.x
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , insulin , dietary management , obesity , polyunsaturated fatty acid , endocrinology , type 2 diabetes mellitus , intensive care medicine , fatty acid , chemistry , organic chemistry
Nutrition management is an integral part of overall diabetic treatment that includes insulin, physical activity, emotional support and guidance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a dietary approach in line with the recommended dietary allowances in terms of protein, total and saturated fat, carbohydrates as well as fibre and polyunsaturated fatty acid. A correct dietary approach may help to prevent and to reduce to a minimum any risk of hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia and important long‐term complications such as obesity, hyperlipidaemia and hypertension, and at the same time normal growth development. □ Complications, diet, insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus, nutrition, prevention