This presentation is about the importance of right nutrition in diabetes.

1. Importance of Nutrition in Diabetes

4. American Diabetes Association Medical Nutrition Therapy is an integral component of diabetes management and of diabetes self-management education

7. HIGH-CARBOHYDRATE DIET (55% carbohydrates 30% as fats) Plasma Triglyceride Levels VLDL Levels Daylong Plasma Triglyceride Glucose Insulin Values HIGH-FAT DIET (40% carbohydrates 45% as fats) Plasma Triglyceride Levels VLDLLevels Daylong Plasma Triglyceride Glucose Insulin Values Vol. 271 No. 18, May 11, 1994

8. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy The 4 th D of Diabetes

9. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy Fats (unsaturated) Carbohydrates Proteins

10. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy High-energy drink 250Kcal/dose Improves Nutritional Status Of Patients

11. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy High-energy drink 250Kcal/dose Bringing Back Vitality in Life

13. Blood Glucose (mg/dL) Time (min) 0 30 60 90 120 New potatoes * Kidney beans * Low GI Food High GI Food Blood Glucose Concentrations After Ingesting High & Low GI Foods

14. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy Meets Increased Metabolic Demands

15. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy AHA recommended Fatty Acid Profile (Rich in MUFA and MCT) 17 % MCT 53% MUFA 6.8% Cholesterol 23 % PUFA

16. Balance-D Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy AHA recommended Fatty Acid Profile (Rich in MUFA and MCT) Helps Achieve Desirable Lipid Profile