Role of nutrition in prevention and management of diabetes Flashcards
1
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Definition of diabetes mellitus
A
Metabolic diseases characterised by hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both
2
Q
what do patients with t2DM typically look like on diagnosis?
A
Thin
3
Q
the increase in mass of which adipose tissue is linked with increased risk of T2DM?
A
Visceral adipose tissue
4
Q
What is adipose tissue?
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- Adipose tissue is metabolically active and plays a part in energy homeostasis
- Produces lots of heat
- Subcutaneous white adipose tissue is protective
- Central obesity is associated with T2DM and co-morbidities
- Apple shaped is more dangerous because of more abdominal fat
5
Q
prevention strategies
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Maintaining healthy weight
Balanced diet
reduce refined carbs etc
6
Q
Which HbA1c indicated diabetes diagnosis?
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52