N u t r i t i o n i n D i a b e t e s
Osama Hamdy,
MD, PhD
a
,
*
, Mohd-Yusof Barakatun-Nisak,
PhD
b
,
c
INTRODUCTION
Nutrition therapy is keystone of diabetes prevention and management and its impor-
tance has long been recognized before the era of modern scientific medicine.
1
Before
insulin discovery, a starvation diet of very low caloric content (400–500 calories/day),
known as the Allen diet, was commonly used to treat diabetes.
2
Another diet with
extreme carbohydrate restriction to approximately 2% and very high fat to approxi-
mately 70% was used by Elliot P. Joslin for managing diabetes in the 1920s.
3
Although
there was no clear distinction between what is known now as type 1 and type 2 dia-
betes (T2D), those eccentric diets were remarkably successful in managing diabetes
and for even keeping patients with type 1 diabetes alive for a few years.
2,4
At that time,
diabetes was commonly defined as carbohydrate-intolerance disease.
5
After insulin
discovery, the amount of carbohydrates in the diabetes diet was increased to a
maximum of 35% to 40% of the total daily caloric intake. By the late 1970s, a strong
claim to reduce total fat and dietary saturated fat (SFAs) intake was made due to
increased incidence of cardiovascular death, particularly in patients with diabetes.
6
Reduction of fat intake by approximately 10% required a compensatory increase in
Disclosure Statement: O. Hamdy is on the advisory board of Novo-Nordisk, Metagenics Inc,
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has nothing to disclose.
a
Department of Endocrinology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, One Joslin
Place, Boston, MA 02481, USA;
b
Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
02215, USA;
c
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia
* Corresponding author.
E-mail address:
Osama.hamdy@joslin.harvard.edu
KEYWORDS
Medical nutrition therapy Nutrition Diet Glycemic index Diabetes
KEY POINTS
Medical nutrition therapy is effective in improving glycemic control, promoting weight loss,
and modifying cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes.
Reduction of carbohydrate load, selection of low glycemic index food, and balancing
macronutrients improve postprandial blood glucose levels.
Selection of healthful dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet or DASH diet, are
beneficial in managing diabetes.
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other nutrients, and in this case it was dietary carbohydrates, which went up to
approximately 55% to 60% (
Fig. 1
).
7
Although a high carbohydrate diet has been frequently questioned as a major
contributing factor to poor diabetes control and weight gain, little has changed for
the past 3 decades.
8
Recently, the importance of specific foods and overall dietary
patterns rather than a single isolated nutrient for managing diabetes and cardiovascu-
lar diseases (CVD) has emerged.
9,10
This review article discusses the current evidence
around the role of nutrition in diabetes management.
MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT
In 1994, the American Dietetic Association used the term “medical nutrition therapy”
(MNT) to better articulate appropriate nutrition care and process in diabetes manage-
ment.
11
MNT can be described as intensive, focused, and structured nutrition therapy
that helps in changing the eating behavior of patients with diabetes. Despite recent
progress in pharmacologic management of diabetes, MNT remains a crucial tool for
achieving optimal glycemic control.
12
Although MNT is widely recognized by major diabetes organizations across the
world, their dietary recommendations are slightly different (
Table 1
). In principle, the
prime goal of MNT is to attain and maintain optimal glycemic control and metabolic
improvement through healthy food choices while considering patients’ personal
needs, preferences, and lifestyle patterns.
13
Proper MNT was shown to reduce A1C
by 0.5% to 2% in patients with T2D and by 0.3% to 1% in patients with type 1 dia-
betes.
14
MNT was also shown to be particularly beneficial after initial diabetes diag-
nosis and in patients with poor glycemic control. Nevertheless, its effectiveness is
evident at any A1C level across the entire course of the disease.
13
Practically, MNT remains the most challenging component of diabetes self-
management by most patients. To enhance dietary adherence, an individualized
MNT should be provided by registered dietitians or by health care providers who
are well versed in nutrition. Comprehensive evaluation of the individual eating pattern,
needs, nutrition status, weight history, and history of previous nutrition education are
required before recommending an MNT plan.
12
Fig. 1. Trend in macronutrient intake among adults with diabetes in the United States be-
tween 1988 and 2004. (Data from Oza-Frank R, Cheng YJ, Narayan KMV, et al. Trends in
nutrient intake among adults with diabetes in the United States: 1988-2004. J Am Diet Assoc
2009;109(7):1173–8.)
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Table 1
A comparison of key recommendation of medical nutrition therapy for people with type 2
diabetes
ADA 2014/2016
1,12
CDA 2013
17
Joslin Guideline
16
Calorie intake
Recommend
reduced energy
intake to promote
weight loss in
overweight/obese
adults.
Recommend a
nutritionally
balanced calorie-
reduced diet.
Recommend reduce daily
caloric intake between
250 and 500 calories for
overweight/obese
individuals. Meal
replacement that matches
the nutrition guideline
can be used to initiate and
maintain weight loss.
Macronutrient
distribution
No recommendation
on specific
macronutrient
distribution. It
should be
individualized to
meet calorie
intake and
metabolic goals.
Recommend 44%–60%
carbohydrate,
15%–20% protein,
20%–35% total fat
with consideration
for individualization
Recommend 40%–45%
carbohydrate, 20%–30%
protein, and <35% total
fat with adjustment
should be made to meet
the cultural and food
preference of individual.
Eating pattern
Recommend a
variety of eating
patterns with
consideration of
personal
preference.
Recommend a variety
of dietary patterns
with consideration
on personal
preference, values,
and abilities.
Not available.
Dietary
carbohydrate
Recommend
carbohydrate
intake from whole
grains, vegetables,
fruits, legumes,
and dairy products
with emphasis on
foods lower in
glycemic load.
Recommend food with
a low GI value.
Recommend foods with a
low GI value, such as
whole grains, legumes,
fruits, green salad with
olive oil–based dressing
and most vegetables.
Limit consumption
of refined carbohydrates,
processed grains, and
starchy foods, especially
most pastas, white bread,
white rice, low-fiber
cereal, and white
potatoes.
Dietary fiber
Emphasis on foods
with higher fiber.
Recommend higher
fiber/whole grains
than general
population (25–50 g
per day or 15–25 per
1000 kcal).
Recommend
w14 g fiber/
1000 calories (20–35 g) per
day. If tolerated,
w50 g/
d is effective in improving
postprandial
hyperglycemia and should
be encouraged.
Sucrose and
fructose
Recommend to limit
intake of sucrose-
containing foods
and to avoid
sugar-sweetened
beverages.
Added sugar can be
substituted for other
carbohydrates in
mixed meals up to
maximum of 10%
total caloric intake.
Recommend to limit
consumption of sugar and
sugary beverages.
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Table 1
(continued )
ADA 2014/2016
1,12
CDA 2013
17
Joslin Guideline
16
Protein
Do not recommend
reducing protein
intake below daily
allowance of
0.8 g/kg body
weight including
those with
diabetes or kidney
disease.
Recommend as for
general population
(1.0–1.5 g/kg body
weight). Consider
restricting to
0.8 g kg/body weight
for those with
chronic kidney
disease.
Recommend protein intake
of not <1.2 g/kg of
adjusted body weight
a
for
overweight/obese
patients. Patients with
signs of kidney disease
should get a consult from
nephrologist before
increasing protein intake.
Protein can be modified
but not lowered to a level
that may increase the risk
of malnutrition or
hypoalbuminemia.
Dietary fat
Recommend intake
of total fat, SFA,
cholesterol, and
transfat as for the
general
population (total
fat between 20%
and 35%,
SFA <10%).
Support eating
plan with key
element of a
Mediterranean-
style diet over low
in total fat and
high in
carbohydrates.
Encourage eating
food rich in long-
chain omega 3
fatty acids but no
support for
omega-3
supplements.
Recommend SFA
restriction to <7%
and limit transfat to
a minimum level.
Encourage food rich
in MUFA and PUFA
up to 20% and 10%,
respectively.
Emphasis on quality of fat
rather than quantity.
Recommend SFA to <7%
and limit foods high in
transfats. PUFA and MUFA
should comprise the rest
of fat intake.
Micronutrient
supplements
No support for
vitamin and
mineral
supplements.
No support for routine
vitamin and mineral
supplements.
No support for routine
vitamin and mineral
supplements.
Alcohol
Advised to drink in
moderation. As
alcohol may
increase the risk
for delayed
hypoglycemia,
education and
awareness should
be emphasized.
Advised as per general
population with
consideration on the
same precautions.
Advise for moderate
consumption. If
consumed, no more than
1 drink
b
for women and
no more than 2 drinks per
day for men.
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Macronutrient Recommendations
Dietary carbohydrates
There is no final or conclusive evidence for an ideal macronutrient proportion for all pa-
tients with T2D, but rather there is an emphasis on individualization of eating plan (see
Table 1
).
1,12,15
The Canadian Diabetes Association and the Joslin Nutrition Guidelines
for overweight and obese patients with T2D provide some specific macronutrient dis-
tribution. Both point to the prime importance of macronutrient composition in a dia-
betes nutrition plan because carbohydrates, proteins, and fat have differential
impact on blood glucose levels.
They recommended reduction in the total glycemic load (GL) of carbohydrates and
their glycemic index (GI) (see
Table 1
).
16,17
Others also made a strong case for
reducing carbohydrates in a diabetes diet.
8
Meanwhile, a recent randomized
controlled study showed that A1C and weight reduction were comparable between
calorie-restricted low-carbohydrate and high-carbohydrate diets at 24 and 52 weeks,
but a low-carbohydrate diet, which was also high in unsaturated fat and low in satu-
rated fat, achieved greater improvements in the lipid profile, blood glucose stability,
and reductions in diabetes medications, suggesting it as an effective strategy for
the optimizing T2D management.
18
Lowering GL by modest restriction of total carbo-
hydrates to approximately 40% to 45% of the total daily caloric intake with favoring
carbohydrates of lower GI also showed better effect on blood glucose levels in pa-
tients with T2D in comparison with conventional high-carbohydrate meal plans.
19,20
In the real world, foods with low GI property are often high in dietary fiber and whole
grains, which also improve overall diet quality.
21
Increased dietary fiber intake has been strongly recommended as part of diabetes
management due to its benefit in inducing satiety,
22
increasing gastrointestinal transit
time, and improving overall blood glucose level.
23
Approximately 14 g of fiber per 1000
calories or approximately 20 to 35 g per day is recommended (see
Table 1
). Approxi-
mately 50 g fiber per day, if tolerated, is effective in improving postprandial hyperglyce-
mia.
16,17
Dietary fiber from unprocessed food, such as vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts,
and legumes, is preferred, but if needed, fiber supplement, such as psyllium, resistant
starch, and
b-glucan can be added to reach the total dietary fiber requirement.
16
Limiting added sugars has been consistently recommended by most organizations
(see
Table 1
).
12,16,17
Excessive intake of high-fructose sweetened beverages
Table 1
(continued )
ADA 2014/2016
1,12
CDA 2013
17
Joslin Guideline
16
Sodium
Recommend as for
the general
population
(<2300 mg/d) with
further reduction
is to be
individualized.
No specific cutoffs
recommended but
emphasized on
DASH eating plan.
Recommend <2300 mg (
w1
tsp of salt) per day.
Abbreviations: ADA, American Diabetes Association; CDA, Canadian Diabetes Association; DASH,
Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension; GI, glycemic index; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acids;
PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids; SFA, saturated fatty acids.
a
Adjusted body weight
5 IBW (Ideal Body Weight) 1 0.25 (Current Weight
IBW).
16
b
1 drink is equal to 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof
distilled alcohol.
16
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adversely influenced visceral fat deposition, lipid metabolism, blood pressure, insulin
sensitivity, and de novo lipogenesis, in particular among overweight and obese pa-
tients.
24
The use of non-nutritive sweeteners may provide short-term benefits, but
their long-term effects warrant future investigation.
25
Dietary fats
In general, the type of fat is more important than the amount of fat intake. Now, it is
clear that putting a limit on total fat (eg, <30%) and dietary cholesterol (<300 mg/d)
have no substantial benefit on cardiovascular risk. This is in line with the recent recom-
mendations of the Dietary Guideline for Americans,
26
American Diabetes Associa-
tion,
12
and American Heart Association.
27
Although these organizations strongly
support reduction in transfat from industrial hydrogenation of oils, the extent to which
dietary saturated fatty acids (SFAs) increase CVD risk has become a controversial
issue. Recent meta-analyses performed by De Sauza and colleagues,
28
and included
72 studies involving more than 600,000 participants from 18 countries, found no asso-
ciations between dietary SFAs and all-cause mortality, CVD mortality, ischemic
stroke, or T2D. Interestingly, O’Sullivan and colleagues
29
observed that food high in
SFAs, including whole milk, cheese, butter, and other dairy products, were not asso-
ciated with increased risk of mortality.
Increased consumption of fatty fish and long-chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty
acids (PUFA) from vegetable oils (eg, canola, corn) and walnut were found to be pro-
tective against CVD mortality in patients with T2D. They improve lipid profile and
modify platelet aggregation despite their lack of effect on glycemic control.
30
It was
also found that supplementation of omega 3 PUFA does not offer any additional car-
diovascular protection.
31
Dietary protein
Dietary protein is important in nutrition management of diabetes. The current recom-
mendations do not support protein restriction for adults with T2D.
12,16,17
Patients with
diabetes, especially when they are poorly controlled, lose significant amount of their
lean muscle mass as they age, and they lose it at a faster pace than individuals without
diabetes.
32,33
Restricting protein intake, especially with lack of strength exercise,
speeds lean muscle loss and may lead to profound sarcopenia.
34,35
Currently, several
organizations do not recommend significant protein restriction below the recommen-
ded dietary allowance of 0.8 g/kg per day for patients with diabetic kidney disease
who are not on dialysis.
12,16,17,36,37
In the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study, assignment to a low-
protein diet of approximately 0.6 g/kg per day compared with the average protein
diet of approximately 1.3 g/kg per day in patients with advanced kidney disease did
not prevent the progressive decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) over 3 years.
38
Early findings from a meta-analysis of randomized clinical studies also did not show
any beneficial renal effects from protein restriction in patients with diabetic nephropa-
thy.
39
However, this is contradicted by another recent meta-analysis by Nezu and col-
leagues.
40
In the latter study, which has several limitations that may affect its quality, the
effectiveness of a low-protein diet was mostly dependent on dietary adherence.
40
For patients on a hypocaloric weight reduction diet, increasing absolute protein
intake is important. Using fixed percentage (eg, 15%–20%) to estimate protein
requirement in a hypocaloric diet may cause inadequate protein intake and put pa-
tients at risk of protein malnutrition and significant lean muscle mass loss during
weight reduction. Joslin guidelines advocate a daily protein intake of not less than
1.2 g/kg of adjusted body weight, which is approximately equivalent to 20% to 30%
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of total daily calories.
16
A higher protein intake reduces hunger, improves satiety, and
minimizes lean muscle mass loss during weight reduction.
41
Micronutrient recommendations
There is no specific vitamin and mineral supplemen-
tation to recommend for patients with diabetes except for those with suspected defi-
ciencies.
1
However, nutrient adequacy is important and should be achieved through a
balance of high-quality dietary intake because poor glycemic control is usually asso-
ciated with micronutrient deficiencies.
42
There are specific patients with diabetes who
require additional supplementation, including those on calorie-restricted diets, elderly
individuals, vegetarians, and pregnant and lactating women.
1
Low serum vitamin D, measured as serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D, is common among
the US population,
43
including patients with diabetes.
44,45
Vitamin D may modify
diabetes risk through its effect on glucose homeostasis.
46
Longitudinal studies have
universally shown an inverse association of vitamin D status with diabetes risk
44
and A1C level.
47
Low serum vitamin D concentration was shown to be associated
with increased risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications in patients
with T2D.
45
However, recent systematic review and meta-analyses that included 35
clinical trials reported that vitamin D
3
supplementation did not show any beneficial
effect on glycemic outcomes or insulin sensitivity in the short term.
48
Longer clinical
trials are lacking.
Patients who selected to have gastric bypass surgery for weight reduction are
particularly at higher risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies postsurgery.
49
Even
before surgery, some patients were found to be depleted in iron, ferritin, and folic
acid, to have anemia, and to have a high level of parathyroid hormone, indicating a
low level of vitamin D.
50,51
Therefore, it is important to routinely screen patients before
and after bariatric surgery for potential micronutrient deficiencies and supplement
them with iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamin D in addition to adequate protein
intake.
Diabetes-specific nutrition formula
Diabetes-specific nutrition formula (DSNF) is
usually used as part of MNT to facilitate initial weight reduction while improving glyce-
mic control.
52,53
DSNFs provide approximately 190 to 350 calories per serving. They
have balanced macronutrient composition, including fiber, and they are frequently
fortified with vitamins and minerals. As these products are specifically designed for
patients with diabetes, they contain low GI/GL carbohydrates, higher whey protein
than casein, and contain unique blends of amino acids.
54–56
This combination has
been consistently shown to improve postprandial plasma glucose and insulin
response than standard formulas. In a meta-analysis by Elia and colleagues,
52
DSNF lowered postprandial plasma glucose by 18.5 mg/dL, reduced peak glucose
excursion by 28.6 mg/dL, and reduced insulin requirement by 26% to 71% compared
with standard formulas. Attenuating postprandial plasma glucose excursion is always
a major clinical challenge and was found to contribute to cardiovascular complication
in patients with diabetes.
57
DSNF also improves glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion. In response to food,
patients with T2D frequently have lower GLP-1 response than healthy individuals.
58
GLP-1 hormone plays an important role in glucose homeostasis through stimulating
insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon production, delaying gastric emptying, and
enhancing satiety.
59
Using DSNFs for tube feeding in hospitalized patients with diabetes was found to
improve metabolic parameters, to reduce hospital length of stay, and to decrease
the overall hospital cost in comparison with standard formulas.
60,61
As DSNFs are
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also fortified with vitamins and several micronutrients, their use for malnourished pa-
tients with T2D, especially for elderly patients, was found to improve overall nutritional
status and optimize diabetes control.
61,62
Dietary pattern
Dietary pattern is an overall combination of beneficial foods that are
habitually consumed, which together produce synergistic health effects.
26
Healthy
dietary patterns are commonly rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, dairy
products, and vegetable oils and low in red meat, processed red meat, refined grains,
salt, and added sugar (
Table 2
).
9,10
This pattern is usually high in fiber, vitamins, an-
tioxidants, minerals, polyphenols, and unsaturated fatty acids and is lower in GI/GL,
sodium, and transfat.
15,63
Ajala and colleagues
64
examined 20 RCTs that investigated the effect of different
dietary patterns on glycemic control, lipid profile, and body weight in patients with
T2D for 6 months or more. Six dietary patterns were included in this analysis: low
carbohydrates, low GI, high fiber, high protein, vegetarian/vegan, and Mediterranean
dietary patterns in comparison with the commonly used diabetes nutrition guide-
lines.
65
Low carbohydrates, low-GI, high-protein, and Mediterranean dietary patterns
were found to be the most effective in diabetes management. The ultimate benefit on
glycemic control was achieved with the Mediterranean dietary pattern (
Fig. 2
). These
observations were also seen in 2 recent meta-analyses in which the Mediterranean di-
etary pattern reduced A1C by 0.30% to 0.47%.
66,67
The Mediterranean dietary pattern
also has beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors.
64,67,68
In the PREDIMED trial,
the subgroup of participants with T2D who followed a Mediterranean diet, even
without caloric restriction, had a lower incidence of CVD after a median duration of
4.8 years when compared with those who followed a low-fat diet.
69
The combination
of nutrient-rich foods in the Mediterranean diet might collectively induce favorable
changes in cardio-metabolic risk factors, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce
oxidation and inflammation.
70
Such CVD benefits were not seen in the Women’s
Health Initiative study among participants who followed a low-fat diet,
71
which further
supports the emerging role of dietary patterns in the primary prevention of CVD in pa-
tients with T2D.
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) may be an ideal cardio-
protective dietary pattern for patients with T2D.
72
Although the benefits of the DASH
diet have been documented for hypertension management and for CVD risk reduction,
little research was done in patients with T2D. In an 8-week small RCT of 44 partici-
pants withT2D, the DASH diet significantly improved glycemic control and cardio-
metabolic parameters, and reduced inflammation markers.
73
Dietary quality also
improved in those who followed the DASH diet in comparison with the control group.
Their consumption of some minerals (calcium and potassium), fiber, fruits, vegetables,
dairy, and whole grains were significantly increased.
73
Vegetarian or vegan diets have also been tested in patients with diabetes. A recent
meta-analysis of controlled clinical studied in patients with T2D for 4 weeks or more
(n
5 225) found a significant reduction in A1C by an average of 0.39%, but with no ef-
fect on fasting plasma glucose.
74
However, this beneficial effect is difficult to separate
from the effect of weight loss, as many of these trials used calorie restriction, reduced
dietary fat, or changed diabetes medications.
74–76
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