Diabetic Diet

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