ANSWER: Although a reduction in energy intake is, in theory, the ideal treatment for type 2 diabetes, this is extremely difficult to achieve for long term management, in part because of the accessibility of highly palatable, energy-dense foofd in modern culture. Also, most studies show that weight regain occurs.in the majaority of people who have [...]

Weight loss has been shown to lower plasma glucose, triglycerides and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) concentrations in a high proportion of individuals with type 2 diabetes. Weight loss also reduces blood pressure. Because elevated blood pressure, triglycerides, and VLDL are common in type 2 diabetes and because they are important risk indicators in this condition [...]

The two types of diabetes are type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), and type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Type 1 diabetes, which accounts for approximately 10% of cases, is believed to be the result of an autoimmune process in which a progressive destruction of pancreatic beta cells results in insulin deficiency. Its onset is [...]

Diabetes is a major source of disability. It is the most common cause of blindness among Americans. It is responsible for one third to one half of all cases of chronic renal failure requiring dialysis. An estimated 15% of all inpatient care expenditures in U.S. are the direct result of diabetes.

Answer: An estimated 14-16 million Americans have diabetes, although many are not aware of it. While most of these are in the fifth, sixth and seventh decades of life, a significant number of children have diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes can be a life- threatening disease in children. Reference: American Diabetes Association: Nutrition recommendations and principles for [...]

Answer: According to the criteria of the international Diabetes Federation and the American Diabetes Association published in 1997, diabetes is present when the fasting plasma glucose is 126mg/dl (7mmol/L) or greater on two occasions. Reference: American Diabetes Association: Nutrition recommendations and principles for people with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care 17:519-522, 1994