Targeted nutrition

> Diabetics should look at a structured calorie-controlled meal plan as part of the steps to manage their disease

Programme medical director Assoc Prof Dr Osama Hamdy, while commenting on that study, said that a personalised care plan can help patients “manage their diabetes better”.

He added: “Effective implementation of a personalised care plan incorporating medical nutrition therapy through a structured low-calorie meal plan and diabetes-specific meal replacements, increased physical activity, and motivation from dieticians, have demonstrated clinical benefits for patients that, in turn, helps them to manage their diabetes better.

“Medical nutrition therapy utilising a diabetes-specific formula has been shown to improve sugar control and the risk of Type-2 diabetes complications.”

Overweight or obese patients with either controlled or uncontrolled diabetes can benefit from adding Glucerna Triple Care to their diet.

Patients can also replace between 250 to 500 calories from meals a day with one or two servings of GTSN.

A typical 1,500 calorie-a-day meal plan for overweight or obese patients may include a 225-calorie serving of Glucerna Triple Care for breakfast, along with three pieces of wholemeal crackers (75 calories) and a slice of cheese (90 calories).

For dinner, they can have a tuna sandwich with wholemeal bread (180 calories), and one medium apple (60 calories). They can then supplement that with a glass of Glucerna Triple Care (225 calories).

Add in the fitness element, and they are all set on managing their diabetes and weight.

A simple 30 minutes of walking can be worked into the most hectic of schedules, such as taking the stairs instead of the lift, or parking the car further away.

Glucerna Triple Care is available in two flavours – chocolate (400g tin) and vanilla (400g and 850g tin) – and can be purchased from retail and hospital pharmacies, as well as selected hypermarkets.

For more, visit the Abbott Malaysia website.