Bharti Hospital, India
Research Article
Medical Nutritional Supplement Improve Glycemic Control in Pre-Diabetics and Type 2 Diabetics: A Prospective Study in Indian Population
Author(s): Dr. Sanjay Kalra*, Dr. Subodh Banzal, Dr. Hariballav Mahapatra and Dr. Chetan Mehndiratta
Background: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plays a very important role in diabetes management if advised to the patient with proper counselling.
Objective: The objective of this prospective study was to determine efficacy and safety of MNT in improving glycemic control in pre-diabetic and diabetic population as monotherapy and as added therapy with ongoing anti-diabetic drugs.
Methods: Adult participants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and pre-diabetics (HbA1c>6.0) were selected for the study. The MNT as Oral Nutrition Supplement was supplemented to their diet with and without concomitant medications. The primary endpoint was change in HbA1c, fasting and postprandial blood glucose. Secondary endpoints were change in lipid parameters such as cholesterol, high density lipids (HDL), low density lipids (LDL) and t.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.21.12.870
