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DIABETES MELLITUS. THERAPY. Nutrition Therapy. Weight loss frequently is a primary goal of nutrition therapy because 80% to 90% of people with type II diabetes are obese
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DIABETES MELLITUS THERAPY
Nutrition Therapy • Weight loss frequently is a primary goal of nutrition therapy because 80% to 90% of people with type II diabetes are obese • Diet prescriptions for type II diabetes need to take into account the higher prevalence of hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and hypertension in this population.
Protein Intake • Recommended protein intake for patients with type II diabetes: 0.8 g/kg body weight/day • Protein allowance amounts 12% to 20% of daily calories and should be derived from both animal and vegetable sources.
80% to 90% of daily calories are distributed between fat and carbohydrate intake, based on a patient's nutrition assessment and treatment goals (glucose, lipid, and weight outcomes).
Fat Intake • Reduce dietary fat to < 35% of total calories • Limit saturated fat to < 10% of total calories, and < 7% of calories in patients with elevated LDL cholesterol • Limit polyunsaturated fats to 10% of total calories • Limit daily cholesterol consumption to 300 mg • Moderately increase intake of monounsaturated fats such as canola and olive oil (up to 20% of calories). A diet high in monounsaturated fats has been shown to improve glucose control, lower triglycerides, and raise HDL levels.
Carbohydrate Intake • Emphasis is placed on whole grains, starches, fruits, and vegetables to provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, and fiber in the diet. • The recommended daily consumption of fiber is the same for people with diabetes as for nondiabetics (20 g to 35 g).
Carbohydrate Intake • Sucrose • A modest amount of sugar is allowed in the daily diet of patients with type II diabetes. Obese individuals usually are advised to avoid sweets because of the potential of a small portion triggering overconsumption. • Fructose • A natural source of dietary fructose is fruits and vegetables. • Moderate consumption is recommended, particularly concerning foods in which fructose is used as a sweetening agent.
Alcohol Intake • Moderate consumption will not adversely affect blood glucose in patients whose diabetes is well controlled. Calories from alcohol should be included as part of the total calorie intake. • For patients taking insulin, one or two alcoholic beverages per day are acceptable (one alcoholic beverage = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1[ring] oz distilled spirits; sweet drinks should be avoided) • Patients taking insulin or sulfonylureas are susceptible to hypoglycemia if alcohol is consumed on an empty stomach.
Oral Antidiabetic Agents • Oral medication is initiated when 3 months of diet and exercise alone are unable to achieve or maintain plasma glucose levels within these glycemic guidelines. • If patients are symptomatic, oral antidiabetic agents or insulin should be initiated in concert with diet and exercise.
Oral Antidiabetic Agents • Current therapy for the treatment of hyperglycemia of type II diabetes includes the following oral antidiabetic agents: • Sulfonylureas • Biguanides: metformin • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors: acarbose • Thiazoladinediones • Meglitinides
Oral Antidiabetic Agents • In general, oral agents are contraindicated in patients who: • Are pregnant or lactating • Are seriously ill • Have significant kidney or liver disease • Have demonstrated allergic reactions.
Sulfonylureas • Sulfonylureas work primarily by stimulating pancreatic insulin secretion, which in turn reduces hepatic glucose output and increases peripheral glucose disposal. • Examples of the compounds are: • Glimepiride (Amaryl) • Glipizide • Glyburide • Gliclazide
Biguanides • Metformin is a biguanide that works mainly by: • Suppressing excessive hepatic glucose production • Increasing glucose utilization in peripheral tissues to a lesser degree • It may also improve glucose levels by reducing intestinal glucose absorption
Biguanides • Metformin is effective as monotherapy or in combination with sulfonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and insulin • Treatment with metformin has beneficial effects on plasma lipids • Metformin therapy has been associated with weight loss or no weight gain
Biguanides • Contraindications: • renal failure • significant hepaticdisease • heart failure • alcohol abuse • any hypoxic condition or history of lactic acidosis
Biguanides • Lactic acidosis is a rare complication of metformin therapy and has a high mortality rate • In any patient who is hospitalized with an acute severe illness, metformin should be temporarily discontinued
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors Acarbose • slows down the breakdown of disaccharides and polysaccharides and other complex carbohydrates into monosaccharides • the enzymatic generation and subsequent absorption of glucose is delayed and the postprandial blood glucose values, which are characteristically high in patients with type II diabetes, are reduced
Thiazolidinediones(PPARg-agonists) • They work mainly by improving peripheral insulin resistance in skeletal muscle without stimulating insulin secretion. • They works to a lesser degree by reducing excessive hepatic glucose production. • It also results in significant reduction in total triglyceride and elevation in HDL levels.
Meglitinides • Examples: repaglinide, nataglinide • It is a benzoic acid derivative and a short-acting insulin releaser. • It stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreatic beta cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels. • It has no significant effect on plasma lipid levels • Rapid onset and short duration of action make multiple daily doses necessary (take it immediately before each meal!).
Monotherapy With Oral Antidiabetic Agents Obese Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes With/Without Dyslipidemia • Metforminor acarbose have the advantage of not inducing weight gain, which can occur with sulfonylureas and insulin therapy.
Monotherapy With Oral Antidiabetic Agents Thin Elderly Patients • Thin patients in general tend to be insulin deficient and more commonly require sulfonylureas as initial oral monotherapy • Caution should be used when prescribing any medication in the elderly, and starting doses need to be lower than those in younger patients • Rosiglitazone, acarbose and metformin may also be effective as monotherapy
Monotherapy With Oral Antidiabetic Agents Patients With Acceptable Fasting Glucose Values but Elevated Glycohemoglobin Levels • It suggests the likelihood of elevated postprandial glucose levels • Acarbose would be an appropriate choice in these patients ( by reducing the postprandial glucose value) • If acarbose is not indicated or tolerated, rosiglitazone, metformin, or sulfonylurea may be effective.
Monotherapy With Oral Antidiabetic Agents Nonobese Individuals With Diabetes • Lean patients with mild glucose intolerance can be given a trial with any of the four classes of oral agents • Sulfonylureas are likely to be a better choice for patients when blood glucose values are consistently in the 200 to 300 mg/dL range (these drugs can be titrated more rapidly to higher doses, which may be necessary in this patient group).
Monotherapy With Oral Antidiabetic Agents Patients With Prolonged, SevereHyperglycemia (Glucose Toxicity) • a temporary trial of insulin therapy should be instituted for a few weeks before beginning an oral agent to reduce insulin resistance and improve endogenous insulin secretory capacity • start a sulfonylurea agent at the maximum dose and follow the patient carefully • once metabolic control is achieved the glucose toxic state improves. At this point, switching to other oral agents with less hypoglycemic potential is a reasonable alternative
Monotherapy With Oral Antidiabetic Agents Patients With Severe Renal or Liver Dysfunction • Both sulfonylureas and metformin should be used with caution • In patients with renal impairment, acarbose or rosiglitazone represent an excellent choice • In patients with significant or progressive liver disease, hyperglycemia is best treated with exogenous insulin alone.
DIABETES MELLITUSGOALS OF THERAPY (EDPG 1998) FASTING PLASMA GLUCOSE: • < 100 mg/dL POSTPRANDIALPLASMA GLUCOSE: • < 135 mg/dL HbA1c: < 6,5%
DIABETES MELLITUSGOALS OF THERAPY (EDPG 1998) • Total cholesterol: < 185 mg/dL • LDL-cholesterol: < 115 mg/dL • HDL-cholesterol: > 46 mg/dL • Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dL • Blood pressure: < 140/85 mm Hg
DIABETES MELLITUSGOALS OF THERAPY • Negative Urine glucose • Negative Urine Ketones • Symptomatic Improvement • Normalize Nutrition • Avoid/Prevent Complications