Dietary concepts in diabetes

ABSTRACT

The importance of diet in the management of diabetes mellitus is well recognized yet many diabetics do not follow their diets. There are a variety of reasons for the failure of dietary management. These include a lack of motivation, inadequate instructions or understanding, a monotonous choice of foods and unrealistic expectations. This paper will present the concepts of diet therapy and those objectives and strategies which are currently generally accepted in the dietary management of diabetes (AU)