Zhuyun Li(Lisa)Pharmacology, Bachelor Degree of Science

Nutrition Science, Master of Science CandidateInternship in Luna Medical Primary Care2012.9.29

& Diabetes Prevention

Visit Doctors if needed especially emergency

Don’t count on supplements or nutrition diets

www.choosemyplate.gov

Diets

• Carbohydrates• Proteins• Lipids• Vitamins and Minerals• Others

Carbohydrates

Simply known as “sugar”It is far more than that

Glucose, Fructose, Lactose, Starch, Glycogen, Fibres….

Glucose takes parts in most metabolism activities

Normal blood glucose level: 3.9~6.1mmol/L (fasting state)Abnormal: in most cases, higher glucose level----Diabetes Mellitus

How does diabetes happen?

Genetic relatedLifestyle and Diets inactivity overweight high-sugar intakes

How to prevent diabetes on diets• Decrease excessive high-sugar / high-

calories intakes

• Increase alternative carbohydrate

Decrease excessive high-sugar intakes

According to RDA (recommended daily allowance) , adults need about 130g/ day of digestible carbohydrate to support

• 6 ounces of grains• 2.5 cups of vegetable• 2 cups of fruit • 3 cups of milk

Increase alternative carbohydrate

Dietary Fibres

• Lowering blood cholesterol• Promoting bowel health• Regulating blood glucose

• fruits : strawberry, blackberry• oatmeal• Legumes• psyllium

• Make elimination more easily cannot be digested totally , Left to large intestine to absorb water

• slow glucose absorption from small intestine

Increase time of insulin release from the pancreas

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