Zhuyun Li(Lisa) Pharmacology, Bachelor Degree of Science Nutrition Science, Master of Science Candidate Internship in Luna Medical Primary Care 2012.9.29 & Diabetes Prevention
May 12, 2015
Zhuyun Li(Lisa)Pharmacology, Bachelor Degree of Science
Nutrition Science, Master of Science CandidateInternship in Luna Medical Primary Care2012.9.29
& Diabetes Prevention
Visit Doctors if needed especially emergency
Don’t count on supplements or nutrition diets
www.choosemyplate.gov
Diets
• Carbohydrates• Proteins• Lipids• Vitamins and Minerals• Others
Carbohydrates
Simply known as “sugar”It is far more than that
Glucose, Fructose, Lactose, Starch, Glycogen, Fibres….
Glucose takes parts in most metabolism activities
Normal blood glucose level: 3.9~6.1mmol/L (fasting state)Abnormal: in most cases, higher glucose level----Diabetes Mellitus
How does diabetes happen?
Genetic relatedLifestyle and Diets inactivity overweight high-sugar intakes
How to prevent diabetes on diets• Decrease excessive high-sugar / high-
calories intakes
• Increase alternative carbohydrate
Decrease excessive high-sugar intakes
According to RDA (recommended daily allowance) , adults need about 130g/ day of digestible carbohydrate to support
• 6 ounces of grains• 2.5 cups of vegetable• 2 cups of fruit • 3 cups of milk
Increase alternative carbohydrate
Dietary Fibres
• Lowering blood cholesterol• Promoting bowel health• Regulating blood glucose
• fruits : strawberry, blackberry• oatmeal• Legumes• psyllium
• Make elimination more easily cannot be digested totally , Left to large intestine to absorb water
• slow glucose absorption from small intestine
Increase time of insulin release from the pancreas
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