Role and importance of high fiber in diabetes management in India

Saboo, Banshi and Misra, A and Kalra, Sanjay and Mohan, V and Aravind, S R and Joshi, Shashank and Chowdhury, Subhankar and Sahay, Rakesh and Kesavadev, Jothydev and John, Mathew and Kapoor, Nitin and Das, Sambit and Krishnan, Dharini and Salis, Sheryl (2022) Role and importance of high fiber in diabetes management in India. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 16 (5). p. 102480. ISSN 18714021

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Background & aims: India is facing a triple burden of pre-diabetes, diabetes, and obesity. Unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity have been linked to the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite dietary recommendations, individuals consume inadequate amounts or unsuitable type of dietary fiber (DF) which needs correction. An Expert group attempted to review and report on the role and importance of high DF in the management of T2DM and offer practical guidance on high fiber use in daily diet. Methodology: Twelve diabetologists and two expert dietitians from India were chosen to ensure diversity of the members both in professional interest and cultural background. The authors convened virtually for one group meeting and actively participated in a detailed discussion. Multiple reviews of the draft document followed by focused teleconference calls & email helped to reach consensus on final recommendations between Aug 2021 and Dec 2021. Results: Evidence has shown that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a valuable approach and an essential component of T2DM prevention and management. Studies have shown that fiber rich diabetes nutrition (FDN) has multi-systemic health benefits, including, improvement in glycemic control, reduction in glucose spikes, decrease in hyperinsulinemia, improvement in plasma lipid concentrations and weight management in T2DM patients. Conclusion: A high fiber diet is vital for people with diabetes and associated conditions. Increasing fiber intake, preferably through food or through dietary supplement, may help. Fiber rich diabetes nutrition (FDN) is recommended in order to prevent and manage T2DM.

Item Type:Article
Official URL/DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102480
Uncontrolled Keywords:Diabetes; Dietary fiber; Fiber; India; Medical nutrition therapy; Nutrition; Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Subjects:Nutrition and Diabetes
Divisions:Department of Epidemiology
Department of Diabetology
ID Code:1329
Deposited By:surendar radha
Deposited On:12 Oct 2022 12:25
Last Modified:12 Oct 2022 12:25

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