Diet Chart for Diabetic patients of BIRDEM General Hospital

Abstract

The diabetic association of Bangladesh operates the 600-bed multidisciplinary hospital complex known as the Bangladesh institute of research & rehabilitation in diabetes, endocrine, and metabolic disorders in Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. When diabetes was first recognized as a disease of the wealthy in 1956, few people predicted that it would soon become a worldwide epidemic, especially in underdeveloped and developing nations. The Diabetes Association of Pakistan, which later changed its name to Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, was founded under the leadership of Professor Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim (1911-1989). In the outpatient department (OPD) at BIRDEM, 3,000 patients are admitted each day. No other hospital in Bangladesh handles as many diabetic patients as this one does. Diabetes is a chronic illness that is normally managed using a variety of treatments available at BIRDEM general hospital. It is important to offer a balanced diet and portion control to help reduce blood sugar levels. To assist patients in making healthy decisions providing nutrition instruction and counseling are needed. Providing tools for tracking blood sugar levels, including insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and glucose meters are very essential. Foot examinations and treatments avoid problems in diabetes. Patient needs therapy for the treatment of kidney impairment, nerve damage, visual issues, and heart disease. A diabetic diet aims to maintain blood sugar levels by restricting the quantity and types of proteins, carbs, and fats eaten. An appropriate diet tries to assist patients in achieving and maintaining balanced blood sugar levels, which can lower the risk of diabetic consequences such heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage.