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Diet control

Learn the importance of diet control for diabetic patients, how to tailor calories, manage carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, with emphasis on fiber-rich foods. Ensure optimal health through mindful dietary choices.

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Diet control

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  1. Diet control

  2. DIET CONTROL • All diabetic patients should be on diet control. • Diet control is a must either the patient is taking insulin or oral therapy. • Over weight should be reduced .

  3. DIET CONTROL • Diet control should be tried at first before the next step [insulin or tablets] especially in obese patients, When diet fails drugs are indicated.

  4. DIET CONTROL • The diet for a diabetic patient is not so different from the healthy diets for the whole population. • Simple sugars Carbohydrate [as sucrose], should be limited for the diet of diabetic patients.

  5. DIET CONTROL • Carbohydrate content should be in a fiber-rich diet [for example fruits containing fibers as apples]. ….. because the fiber content of diet delays absorption of carbohydrates avoiding the rapid elevation of blood glucose levels.

  6. DIET CONTROL Calories : • Calories should be tailored to the need of the patient. Diet should contain: • Carbohydrates → 50 - 55% • Fat→ 30-35% • Protein →10 - 15%

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