Question

Styles In a word document, discuss the following points in a thoughtful, accurate and supported manner. Include 4 references. Word limit between 800-1000 words: How diet for Diabetic patient is different as compare to non-diabetic in relation with carbohydrates, Protein, Fat. What 3 key adjustment can be done in diet for diabetic patient to maintain optimal health Suggest replacement food option for diabetic patient and it's benefit. Describe the health consequences if diet not followed properly by diabetic patient.

Answer 1

1. Carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels so quickly, you may be tempted to eat less of them and substitute more protein. But take care to choose your protein carefully. If it comes with too much-saturated fat, that’s risky for your heart’s health.

The modern diabetic diet of low fat, low sodium, moderately low protein, and high fibre has been shown to decrease blood pressure in patients with type 2 DM and hypertension. Due to the dietary restrictions of fat and simple carbohydrates in diabetic patients, restricting protein may increase the risk of protein malnutrition. A reasonable recommendation is to follow a low sodium (<2 g/day) diet with moderate protein intake (0.8 g/kg/day).

2. Nutrition and physical activity are important parts of a healthy lifestyle when you have diabetes. Along with other benefits, following a healthy meal plan and being active can help you keep your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar, in your target range. To manage your blood glucose, you need to balance what you eat and drink with physical activity and diabetes medicine.

The adjustments we can mainly follow for a diabetic patient to maintain optimal health are:

*Weight loss planning by strictly follow a healthy diabetic diet

*Maintain active or follow a healthy lifestyle

*As per doctors orders strictly follow the insulin or other medications to keep the blood sugar to a healthy range thus to avoid complications in later life.

Along with other benefits, following a healthy meal plan and being active can help you keep your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar, in your target range. To manage your blood glucose, you need to balance what you eat and drink with physical activity and diabetes medicine if you take any. What you choose to eat, how much you eat, and when you eat are all important in keeping your blood glucose level in the range that your health care team recommends.

Eating well and being physically active most days of the week can help you

• keep your blood glucose level, blood pressure, and cholesterol in your target ranges
• lose weight or stay at a healthy weight
• prevent or delay diabetes problems
• feel good and have more energy

3. Carbohydrates (carbs)

Carbs are the starches, sugar and fibre in foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, milk products and sweets. They raise blood glucose faster and higher than other nutrients in foods: proteins and fats. Knowing what foods contain carbs and the amount of carbs in a meal is helpful for blood glucose control. Choosing carbs from healthy sources like vegetables, fruits and whole grains (high fibre) are preferred over carbs from sources with added sugars, fat and salt.

Proteins

Proteins are a necessary part of a balanced diet and can keep you from feeling hungry. They do not directly raise your glucose like carbs. However, to prevent weight gain, use portion control with proteins. In people with Type 2 diabetes, protein makes insulin work faster, so it may not be a good idea to treat low blood sugar with protein shakes or mixes. Using 15 grams of fast-acting carbs that contain glucose like juice, other sugar-sweetened beverages, glucose gel or tablets are the preferred way to treat low blood sugar.

Fats

Fats are a necessary part of a balanced diet, especially healthy fats from fatty fish, nuts and seeds. They do not raise blood glucose but are high in calories and can cause weight gain.

4. If you don't make the effort to get a handle on it, you could set yourself up for a host of complications. Diabetes can take a toll on nearly every organ in your body, including the:

• Heart and blood vessels
• Eyes
• Kidneys
• Nerves
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Gums and teeth

And the same way, if the diabetic patient is not following the diabetic diet as prescribed, may result in :

• Increase LDL (bad cholesterol) diet related
• Decrease HDL (good cholesterol)
• Increase triglycerides from a diet high in sweets and alcohol

These can result in:

*Cerebrovascular diseases (CVA)

* Cardiovascular disease (HTN)

* Peripheral vascular disease