Type 2 Diabetes Patients Could Make Use Of Highly Structured Nutrition Therapy; A1C, Lipid Profiles Effects Reduced?

For patients dealing with Type 2 Diabetes, recent studies have shown that a highly structured nutrition therapy could lessen or reduce the effects on A1C, lipid profiles and even body weight.

News Medical relayed the study conducted by the researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center. The report also showed the outcome of the studies and indicated how the study has the potential to alter the administration of nutrition therapy to overweight and obese patients struggling with type 2 Diabetes.

According to the same report, the "Nutrition Pathway Study" used three models of nutrition therapy and theorized that a highly structured nutrition plan could render one of the most significant effects on A1C, body weight and even the lipid profiles.

More detailed information from Science Daily mentioned that ensure peer reviews and general awareness, the outcomes of the study were released during the American Diabetes Association's 76th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Moreover, the study also indicated that A1C figures have indeed been reduced, along with the body weight as well. Another striking factor is that the results were achieved without implementing other measures such as doing exercises, medications and even implementing behavioral changes.

"This drop in A1C due to nutrition therapy alone is much better than what we have been able to achieve with many of the current medications for type 2 diabetes," said Osama Hamdy, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director of the Obesity Clinical Program at Joslin Diabetes Center and lead investigator on the noted study.

"This is very encouraging since participants in the study have lived with type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years and were not able to control their blood glucose or weight with multiple medications," Dr. Hamdy added.

For Type 2 Diabetes patients, the study could influence how health and wellness is interconnected with it. It would also help patients deal with the health impacts of their diseases and reduce the impact of diabetes in their lives.