Naslov
FIRST CROATIAN MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY GUIDELINES FOR DIABETES IN ADULTS

Autori
Pavić, Eva ; Rahelić, Valentina ; Klobučar, Sanja ; Rahelić, Dario

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Skup
40th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition, Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group (DNSG)

Mjesto i datum
Pula, Hrvatska, 15.06.2023. - 18.06.2023

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Lifestyle, Dietary patterns

Sažetak
Introduction Adequate nutrition is extremely important in diabetes prevention and regulation of glycemia. Diabetes counts into the category of diseases that can be successfully prevented and treated with possible delay of chronic complications development. Change in lifestyle habits, which includes proper diet, regular physical activity and weight management, can greatly contribute to regulation of glycemia and in in some cases of type 2 diabetes can lead to its remission. Objectives Considering the significant increase in the number of people with diabetes in Croatia there was a need to develop first professional guidelines on medical nutrition therapy. Methods and Results The guidelines were made as a result of collaboration of health professionals who participate in the treatment and education of individuals with diabetes. They are evidence- based, according to the GRADE methodology (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation), which describes the level of recommendation in addition to the strength of the evidence. The fundamental conclusions refer to the assessment of nutritional needs and the implementation of medical nutrition therapy, individually adapted to individuals with diabetes and those with related comorbidities. Conclusions High-quality diabetes care should include medical nutrition therapy that includes individual approach, regular and adapted physical activity, adjusted intake of carbohydrates and other macronutrients to help patients in introducing and sustaining diet and lifestyle changes that are important part of diabetes treatment, preventing and managing comorbid complications related to diabetes.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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