Question

Glenn just found out that he has diabetes mellitus. He is a sedentary, 45-year-old man who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 94 kg (210 lb). No medications were prescribed for him. What is his BMI? If he decides to drink, then how much alcohol could he be allowed and how should he fit it into his diet? Defend your answer. Glenn wants to help his children reduce their chances of developing diabetes. What advice would you offer?

Answer 1

BMI=weight (lbs)×703÷(inch)m²

Weight: 210 lbs(94kg)

Height:5 feet 8 inch =69.6

=210× 703÷(69.6)²

=147630÷4844.16

=30.4 kg/m²

The patient is obese

Alcohol if avoided is always good ,the accepted level to consume is just two drinks per day ,an increase in quantity with diabetes and obesity can risk a patient for cardiovascular disease and other metabolic disorders easily.

The patient should ideally have a diet which should control his blood sugar as well maintain a healthy weight.A low fat,low calorie diabetic diet can be followed. His diet should be rich in vegetables, greens, sprouts, pulses,olive oil or polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fatty acids,strictly avoiding white or refined products like sugar,ice creams ,chocolates.Avoid deep fried ,fast foods,medium salt in the diet.

Some of the advice which can be given are

• A healthy diet regimen
• Well child examination
• Encourage for outdoor games rather than indoor games
• Encourage childrens to do exercise