Assessment of nutritional status of Type 2 diabetic patients

Abstract

A hale and hearty lifestyle and a optimum nutrition plays a key role in maintaining homeostatic functions and averting any chronic or debilitating disease. Various epidemiological and observational investigations force multiplies the fact that nutritional factors and dietary habits play a considerable role in controlling diabetes mellitus. A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, green tea, vitamin D and plant derived natural compounds along with specific Mediterranean diets have a long term positive impact on Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results concluded that 23.33% patients were obese and 43.33% patients were found at risk of malnutrition. Obesity with diabetes is a major risk for further health complications, therefore assessment of nutritional status is of much importance to prevent further health complications