DASH Eating Plan: An Eating Pattern for Diabetes Management

Overview

Journal Diabetes Spectr

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2017 Jun 8

PMID 28588372

Citations 49

Authors

Amy P Campbell

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Abstract

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is an acceptable eating pattern for people who have diabetes. In addition to promoting blood pressure control, this eating pattern has been shown to improve insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and even overweight/obesity. This balanced approach promotes consumption of a variety of foods (whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, and nuts) and is appropriate for the entire family.

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