Open AccessThe Implications of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Patients with Diabetes
Author(s) -
Mackenzi Meier,
Phillip Greenspan,
Chelsea A. Keedy,
Anne Misher
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and nutrition sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1927-5951
DOI - 10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.04
Subject(s) - diabetes mellitus , guideline , medicine , consumption (sociology) , health professionals , affect (linguistics) , clinical practice , diabetes management , intensive care medicine , health care , type 2 diabetes , nursing , psychology , endocrinology , social science , communication , pathology , sociology , economic growth , economics
It is widely accepted that the management of diabetes should include both pharmacologic and lifestyle modifications. However, these recommendations are not readily or consistently incorporated into clinical practice. Current guideline recommendations encourage an emphasis on nutrient-dense foods, which include those foods that tend to be high in flavonoids such as fruits and vegetables. Polyphenolic compounds in fruits and vegetables have been shown to affect the same biological processes as certain classes of pharmacological therapy used in the treatment of diabetes. A better understanding of the benefits of these compounds may help healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, communicate dietary recommendations to patients.