Diabetes Melitus Is The Most Common Endocrine And Metabolic Disorder Characterised By Decreased Ability Or Inability Of Tissue To Utilise Carbohydrates,
TYPES
- IDDM
- NIDDM
- IGT
- GESTATIONAL DIABETES
SYMPTOMS
- Disproportionate thirst
- Intense hunger
- Weight gain
- Unusual weight lose
- Increased fatigue
- Irritability
- Blurred vision
- Cuts and bruises don’t heal properly or quickly
- More skin and/or yeast infections
- Itchy skin
- Gums are red and/or swollen – Gums pull away from teeth
- Frequent gum disease/infection
- Sexual dysfunction among men
- Numbness or tingling, especially in your feet and hands
OBEJECTIVE OF DIETARTY MANAGEMENT:
- To improve health through optimum nutrition.
- To provide calories for reasonable body weight ,growth and development
- To maintain glycemic control
- To achieve optimal blood lipid levels
- To minimize nutrition related chronic degenerative complications