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Document Details : Title: Apports nutritionnels de patients diabetiques de type 1 en 2 belges Author(s): HAUBURSIN C, BUYSSCHAERT M Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 56 Issue: 2 Date: 2001 Pages: 91-95 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.56.2.1002839 Abstract : The aim of this study was to evaluate the daily caloric intake as well as the distribution of carbohydrates, fat, protein and alcohol in a Belgian population with type 1 and 2 diabetes, in the view of the recent ADA recommandations. Dietary intake and repartition of nutriments was based upon the three days evaluation recall. Our results show excessive caloric intake in type 2 diabetic patients when compared with type 1 subjects (2652 ± 850 vs. 2271 ± 546 Kcal/day; P < 0,005). We also show an inadequate repartition of carbohydrates (41 ± 5 and 39 ± 6% in type 1 and 2 diabetic patients, respectively) and lipids (39 ± 5 and 39 ± 7%). Protein intake was 16% of the total caloric amount. Fibers intake was adequate. High consumption of alcohol was assessed in both type 1 and 2 diabetic patients. In conclusion, our data evidenced several pitfalls in the diet of type 1 and 2 diabetic patients. They emphasize the need for more (and repeated) practical diabetic information in order to improve daily nutritional habits. |
