The Literature Review on the Effects of Different Dietary Intervention Patterns on Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Qiwen Xu

doi:10.62051/ijphmr.v6n1.02

Authors

Qiwen Xu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijphmr.v6n1.02

Keywords:

Dietary patterns, Type 2 diabetes, Blood glucose, Literature review

Abstract

Diabetes prevention and control is a huge public health challenge worldwide. The number of newly diagnosed cases of Type 2 diabetes continues to increase significantly each year, and the number of confirmed cases also increases each year. Intervention and management strategies for type 2 diabetes are closely linked to dietary patterns. Although existing research has confirmed that certain dietary patterns play a role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, improving blood sugar control, and reducing the risk of the disease, there are still several dietary approaches whose mechanisms remain unclear or lack sufficient clinical evidence to support them. Their long-term effects and applicability require further investigation. Summarizing the documentary evidence related to the occurrence and development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in various nutritional techniques, this paper proposes a theoretical basis for more scientific and effective clinical management and optimization of patient nutrition.

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