A Narrative Review of the Significance of Popular Diets in Diabetes Mellitus Management

Diabetes mellitus is a collection of metabolic disorders marked by elevated levels of glucose in the blood due to irregularities in the generation or functioning of insulin. Medical nutrition therapy and weight loss are crucial elements in the management of diabetes and the prevention of complicatio...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-05, Vol.16 (5), p.e61045-e61045
Main Author: Şahin Bayram, Sümeyra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Carbohydrates
Cholesterol
Diabetes
Diet
Energy consumption
Fatty acids
Glucagon
Glucose
High density lipoprotein
Inflammation
Insulin resistance
Ketosis
Kinases
Lifestyles
Lipoproteins
Metabolism
Nutrition
Obesity
Oxidation
Oxidative stress
Peptides
Processed foods
Proteins
Thermogenesis
Weight control
Well being
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Summary:Diabetes mellitus is a collection of metabolic disorders marked by elevated levels of glucose in the blood due to irregularities in the generation or functioning of insulin. Medical nutrition therapy and weight loss are crucial elements in the management of diabetes and the prevention of complications. Several diets have become popular over time for the goal of achieving weight loss, but their popularity has declined due to a lack of reliable scientific evidence. This study classifies popular diets into three categories: diets that manage the composition of macronutrients, diets that restrict specific foods or food groups, and diets that manipulate meal timing. The review includes research studies that investigated the effects of popular diets on the prevention, management, and complications of diabetes. It is clear that different popular diets can have positive effects on both preventing and treating diabetes and preventing and treating complications related to diabetes. However, it is not practical to determine which diet is the most effective option for preventing or controlling diabetes. Thus, the main focus should be on common underlying factors that support well-being, such as decreasing the intake of refined grains and added sugar, choosing non-starchy vegetables, and giving priority to whole foods over processed foods whenever possible, until there is stronger evidence supporting the specific benefits of different dietary patterns.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.61045