Use of dairy products in people living with diabetes | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Sanjay Kalra: Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

2. Saurabh Arora: Department of Endocrinology, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

3. Nitin Kapoor: Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Abstract:

Dairy products are a good source of protein, energy and calcium. Unfortunately, because of various misconceptions, they are often avoided by people living with diabetes. This article enumerates the wide variety of dairy products available in the South Asian cuisine, explores their nutritional characteristics, and explains how to consume them in a healthy manner. Furthermore, this manuscript also highlights the utility of dairy products in people living with diabetes and its impact on improving glycemic control.

Page(s): 1544-1545

DOI: 10.47391/JPMA.23-50

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 73, Issue: 7, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Curd , Cheese , Ghee , Medical Nutritional Therapy , Yoghurt , Dairy

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