Dietary Interventions in Type 2 Obese Diabetic Patients in the Community

Patients were advised to consume 23 cal/kg/day. The diet contained sodium (up to 3000mg/day), potassium (more than 3000 mg/day), calcium (around 1300 mg/day) and magnesium (more than 800 mg/day). MUFA diet included only low glycemic index carbohydrates. The diet consisted of 35% carbohydrates and 45% fat (50% of them were mono-unsaturated fatty acids \[MUFA\]). Participants were advised to eat 4-6 meals per day according to their lifestyle and to participate in 30-45 min of aerobic activity at least 3 days a week.

Patients were advised to consume 23 cal/kg/day. The diet contained sodium (up to 3000mg/day), potassium (more than 3000 mg/day), calcium (around 1300 mg/day) and magnesium (more than 800 mg/day). The carbohydrates are with mixed glycemic index. The diet contains 50-55% carbohydrates, 30% fat and 15-20% protein. Participants were advised to eat 4-6 meals per day according to their lifestyle and to participate in 30-45 min of aerobic activity at least 3 days a week.

Patients were advised to consume 23 cal/kg/day. The diet contained sodium (up to 3000mg/day), potassium (more than 3000 mg/day), calcium (around 1300 mg/day) and magnesium (more than 800 mg/day). LGI diet included only low glycemic index carbohydrates. The diet consisted of 50-55% carbohydrates, 30% fat and 20%. protein. Participants were advised to eat 4-6 meals per day according to their lifestyle and to participate in 30-45 min of aerobic activity at least 3 days a week.