Medical nutrition therapy guidelines for diabetes in adults
Autori:
Eva Pavić, Valentina Rahelić, Željko Reiner, Darija Vranešić Bender,Ivica Vrdoljak, Irena Martinis, Nikola Mesarić, Sanja Klobučar, Maja Baretić, Silvija Canecki Varžić, Monika Vidović, Vilma Kolarić, Zrinka Mach, Miro Bakula, Ana Marija Liberati Pršo, Željko Krznarić, Dario Rahelić
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Summary
Adequate nutrition is extremely important in diabetes prevention and regulation of glycemia. Diabetes counts into the category of diseases that can be successfully prevented and treated with possible delay of chronic complications development. Nutrition education should be individually tailored, by paying attention to the patient’s age, lifestyle, socio-economic status, physical activity and complications related to diabetes. Change in lifestyle habits, which includes proper diet, regular physical activity and weight management, can greatly contribute to the regulation of glycemia and in some cases of type 2 diabetes can lead to its remission. The guidelines were made as a result of collaboration of health professionals who participate in the treatment and education of individuals with diabetes. They are evidence-based, according to the GRADE methodology (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation), which describes the level of recommendation in addition to the strength of the evidence. The fundamental conclusions refer to the assessment of nutritional needs and the implementation of medical nutrition therapy, individually adapted to individuals with diabetes and those with related comorbidities.