Research
Macro partitioning
High-carbohydrate, high-fiber diets (60-70% carbs) are effective and acceptable for managing Type 2 Diabetes in Indian populations, refuting the necessity of strict carbohydrate restriction.
Focus on your traditional Indian staples like dal, whole grains, and vegetables. Aim for 60-70% of your calories from these high-fiber carbohydrates, keep protein moderate (10-15%), and limit fats (10%). This approach is culturally acceptable and clinically effective for controlling blood sugar.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
It revisits historical Indian studies and provides information on appropriate dietary intake of carbohydrates (60–70%), proteins (~ 20%) and fats (10%) that will be acceptable and beneficial in an Indian T2DM population.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple Indian studies and consensus guidelines, though largely observational or small RCTs.
Source
Insights on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Indian Perspective
Vijay Viswanathan et al. · Advances in Therapy · 2019
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