Le raccomandazioni nutrizionali alla luce delle nuove linee guida italiane (e degli aggiornamenti) per il trattamento del diabete di tipo 2

Background/aim: this editorial is aimed at providing a reference for the medical nutritional therapy (MNT) in patients with type 2 diabetes, as recommended by new Italian guidelines treatment of diabetes and its 2023-Update. Methods results: present paper re¬vised recently published (outpatients) update, either primary care or specialist referral. The guideline has been developed following methods described Manual National Guideline System (http://www.snlg-iss.it) panel nominated Società Italiana di Diabetologia (SID) Associazione Medici Diabetologi (AMD). Available literature on showed greater efficacy of: 1) MNT vs. unstructured advices, 2) Mediterranean diet other dietary approaches, use low- high-glycemic index nutrients reducing HbA1c body weight. Conclusions: illustrates recommendations (and 2023-update) therapy. In synthesis, suggests structured therapy, balanced (Mediterranean), low-, rather than due to improvement glycemic control