Blood Sugar Levels Regulation in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients Through Diet Management

Abstract

Dietary compliance in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients plays an essential role in stabilizing blood glucose levels. In contrast, compliance develops a routine that helps patients follow a diet schedule. Family is one of the supporting factors to achieve the success of dietary compliance for DM patients. Family support is expected to help patients feel happy, raise their confidence in dealing with their illness and be eager to maintain their glucose levels. The method used in this literature review is a narrative review. The study to determine the appropriate interventions in regulating blood sugar in families with Type 2 Diabetes patients through diet management and which could be implemented within the family. The database used electronic data sources, namely PubMed, ScienceDirect and Sage Journal. In the article search results, there were ten journals as a result. The study results show that diet management in type 2 DM can reduce blood glucose levels. This intervention is considered effective in preventing and treating type 2 DM because it can help patients regulate their diet and daily nutritional intake. The recommended nutritional therapy of diabetic patients' dietary pattern includes a balanced nutritional calculation from carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat milk is. Regulation of carbohydrate counts, total calories, carbohydrate exchange or experience-based estimation remains the primary strategy in achieving glycemic control.