Purpose The optimal macronutrient composition of the diet for the management of type 2 diabetes is debated, particularly with regard to the ideal proportion of fat and carbohydrates. The aim of the study was to explore the association of different proportions of fat and carbohydrates of the diet-within the ranges recommended by different guidelines-with metabolic risk factors.Methods We studied 1785 people with type 2 diabetes, aged 50-75, enrolled in the TOSCA. IT Study. Dietary habits were assessed using a validated food-frequency questionnaire (EPIC). Anthropometry, fasting lipids, HbA1c and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured.Results Increasing fat intake from < 25 to >= 35 % is associated with a significant increase in LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c and CRP (p < 0.05). Increasing carbohydrates intake from < 45 to >= 60 % is associated with significantly lower triglycerides, HbA1c and CRP (p < 0.05). A fiber intake >= 15 g/1000 kcal is associated with a better plasma lipids profile and lower HbA1c and CRP than lower fiber consumption. A consumption of added sugars of >= 10 % of the energy intake is associated with a more adverse plasma lipids profile and higher CRP than lower intake.Conclusions In people with type 2 diabetes, variations in the proportion of fat and carbohydrates of the diet, within the relatively narrow ranges recommended by different nutritional guidelines, significantly impact on the metabolic profile and markers of low-grade inflammation. The data support the potential for reducing the intake of fat and added sugars, preferring complex, slowly absorbable, carbohydrates.

Influence of dietary fat and carbohydrates proportions on plasma lipids, glucose control and low-grade inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes-The TOSCA.IT Study

Bonora, E;Cigolini, M;
2016-01-01

Abstract

Purpose The optimal macronutrient composition of the diet for the management of type 2 diabetes is debated, particularly with regard to the ideal proportion of fat and carbohydrates. The aim of the study was to explore the association of different proportions of fat and carbohydrates of the diet-within the ranges recommended by different guidelines-with metabolic risk factors.Methods We studied 1785 people with type 2 diabetes, aged 50-75, enrolled in the TOSCA. IT Study. Dietary habits were assessed using a validated food-frequency questionnaire (EPIC). Anthropometry, fasting lipids, HbA1c and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured.Results Increasing fat intake from < 25 to >= 35 % is associated with a significant increase in LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c and CRP (p < 0.05). Increasing carbohydrates intake from < 45 to >= 60 % is associated with significantly lower triglycerides, HbA1c and CRP (p < 0.05). A fiber intake >= 15 g/1000 kcal is associated with a better plasma lipids profile and lower HbA1c and CRP than lower fiber consumption. A consumption of added sugars of >= 10 % of the energy intake is associated with a more adverse plasma lipids profile and higher CRP than lower intake.Conclusions In people with type 2 diabetes, variations in the proportion of fat and carbohydrates of the diet, within the relatively narrow ranges recommended by different nutritional guidelines, significantly impact on the metabolic profile and markers of low-grade inflammation. The data support the potential for reducing the intake of fat and added sugars, preferring complex, slowly absorbable, carbohydrates.
2016
Carbohydrates; Diet; Fat; Glucose control; HDL-cholesterol; Nutritional guidelines; Triglycerides; Type 2 diabetes; Aged; Blood Glucose; C-Reactive Protein; Cholesterol, HDL; Cholesterol, LDL; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dietary Carbohydrates; Dietary Fats; Dietary Fiber; Dietary Proteins; Energy Intake; Female; Glycated Hemoglobin A; Humans; Inflammation; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires; Triglycerides
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