Dietary Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes in South Asian Populations-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

South Asians face a high burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We systematically summarized current research on the efficacy, cultural relevance, and research gaps of nutrition interventions that could be used for treatment in this population.

Findings

We identified 18 articles published since 2010. Dietary pattern interventions have focused on low-glycemic index (GI) solutions and consistently reported improvement in glycemic management. Trials of nutrition education and counselling had diverse approaches, with those utilizing more intensive interventions generally eliciting better glycemic outcomes. Many studies developed interventions with cultural relevance by including traditional foods, providing materials in the local language, and acknowledging important food-rela

SUBMITTER: Subhan FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9707124 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature