Diabetes dietary recommendations for preventing complications by american diabetes association

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]

American Diabetes Association - Nutritional interventions for preventing and managing diabetes complications (DO NOT EDIT) [1]

Treating and Controlling Diabetes Complications (Tertiary Prevention)

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  • Target A1C is as close to normal as possible without significant hypoglycemia. (B)
  • For patients with diabetes at risk for cardiovascular disease, diets high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts may reduce the risk. (C)
  • For patients with diabetes and symptomatic heart failure, dietary sodium intake of <2,000 mg/day may reduce symptoms. (C)
  • In normotensive and hypertensive individuals, a reduced sodium intake (e.g., 2,300 mg/day) with a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products lowers blood pressure. (A)
  • In most individuals, a modest amount of weight loss beneficially affects blood pressure. (C)

References

  1. American Diabetes Association. Bantle JP, Wylie-Rosett J, Albright AL, Apovian CM, Clark NG; et al. (2008). "Nutrition recommendations and interventions for diabetes: a position statement of the American Diabetes Association". Diabetes Care. 31 Suppl 1: S61–78. doi:10.2337/dc08-S061. PMID 18165339.

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