Diabetes diet in Bursa
A nutrition programme for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, planned by a dietitian around the person’s medicines, daily routine and habits and carried out alongside the doctor’s treatment to control blood sugar, weight, blood pressure and blood fats.
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What is diabetes Diet (Medical Nutrition Therapy)?
Medical nutrition therapy is a core part of diabetes treatment, together with medicines and physical activity. There is no single diabetes diet that suits everyone: the plan is tailored to the type of diabetes, the medicine or insulin used, the weight goal, kidney and heart health, cultural eating habits and work pattern. The basic principles are paying attention to the amount and source of carbohydrate, eating more whole grains, vegetables, pulses and fibre, cutting down on sugary drinks and processed foods, choosing enough protein and healthy fats, and matching meal times to the medicines. For people on insulin, carbohydrate counting makes it easier to adjust insulin to the amount of carbohydrate in a meal; this method should be used after training given jointly by the doctor and the dietitian. In type 2 diabetes, losing some excess weight can clearly improve blood sugar control, and in some people intensive lifestyle change has been shown to keep the disease under control without medicines for a long time; however, this does not apply to everyone. In gestational diabetes the aim is to keep blood sugar in the target range while supporting healthy weight gain for mother and baby. A nutrition programme does not replace medicines, and changes to medication are made only by the doctor.
How is diabetes Diet (Medical Nutrition Therapy) done?
- Reviewing the diagnosis, HbA1c and other test results from the doctor and the medicines being used
- Measuring height, weight, waist circumference and body composition; asking about eating habits and daily routine
- A personalised meal plan, carbohydrate distribution and, if needed, carbohydrate-counting training
- Adjusting the plan according to blood sugar readings; training on the signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and what to do
- Following targets and test results together with the doctor at regular check-ups
Who is diabetes Diet (Medical Nutrition Therapy) suitable for?
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