| Moderate (up to 5%) and sustained weight loss | | | | However, the long-term benefits of these |
| has been shown to improve the action of Insulin in | | | | measures are yet to be definitively understood. |
| diabetics as well as a contributing to a reduction in | | | | Standard weight loss diets aim at reducing |
| the levels of lipids in the blood while also aiding | | | | between 500 and 100 calories from that required |
| better control of blood pressure. Thus weight loss | | | | for weight maintenance. This can initially result in |
| is recommended for all individuals with or at risk | | | | weight loss of between 0.5 and 1 kg per week |
| of Diabetes. | | | | but may not be sustained without physical activity |
| It is important to keep in mind that a weight-loss | | | | or behavioral therapy and such individuals usually |
| diet should be a low-carbohydrate, low-fat, | | | | end up regaining all the weight they had lost. |
| calorie-restricted diet for it to be effective in the | | | | Another important aspect of weight loss in |
| short-term. Protein intake is recommended up to | | | | diabetics is resorting to meal replacements. These |
| 40% of the diet in individuals with normal kidney | | | | include liquid or solid prepackaged foods that are |
| and liver functions. In individuals suffering from | | | | limited in the amount and quantity of nutrients |
| complications of the kidney as sequelae of | | | | that they supply while also aiming at providing the |
| diabetes, it is best to consult with the treating | | | | basic essentials of a meal. These replacements |
| doctor before undertaking any drastic changes in | | | | are usually formula products that can cause |
| diet. It is advisable that all weight-loss and | | | | significant weight loss if used once or twice-daily |
| weight-management diets be accompanied by | | | | as they provide a definite amount of energy with |
| suitable modifications in physical activity and | | | | every recommended serving. It is very important |
| behavior such that they are helpful in the | | | | to ensure adequate breakfast and whole-grain |
| maintenance of weight loss. | | | | products intake. The role of soluble fiber and low |
| Weight loss medications and surgery should be | | | | glycemic foods in weight management is well |
| considered a last resort in diabetics as they can | | | | demonstrated. |
| contribute to about 10-15% of weight loss when | | | | The dietary guidelines of the WHO (2003) for |
| combined with suitable physical activity. Such | | | | prevention and control of Coronary vascular |
| treatment is only indicated in those who | | | | disease (CVD) are widely popular. |
| repeatedly fail in diet control and weight reduction. | | | | |