Medical nutrition therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is one of the cornerstones of treatment of diabetic patients and should be part of the treatment during the course of the disease. Without adequate application of MNT it is difficult to ensure metabolic control with other treatment methods. Adequate application of TBT, other treatment methods, metabolic control is difficult to ensure. Blood sugar levels of some patients with type 2 diabetes can be adjusted only by implementing the MNT. MNT should be prepared according to individual needs of patient. Regulation of nutrition and nutrition education program have to be done for the diabetic patients. For the success of MNT, appropriate diet plan should be prepared taking into account the patient's eating habits and the socio-economic status. © 2012 OMU.