Table 1.
Various recommendations for diabetic diet summarized in publications (Ben-Avraham et al., 2009; Salas-Salvado et al., 2011; Ajala et al., 2013).
| Organizations | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association (ADA) | 50–60% | Not specified | 10–15% | 30–35% |
| The British Diabetic Association/Diabetes UK | 45–60% | <30 g/day | 30–35% | <35% |
| European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) | 45–60% | Increase fiber with low-GI food | 10–20% | 35% |
| The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) | 50–60% | 25–35 g/day | 11% | 30% |
| Japan | 60% | 1 fruit + 400 g vegetables | 15–20% | 20–25% |
| South Africa | 50–60% | 40 g/day | 12–30% | ≤30% |
| India | >65% | 40 g/day | 12–20% | <21% |
| Mediterranean diet | 40–42% | ~23 g/day | ~16% | 40–42% |