Role of nutrition in diabetes mellitus and infections  

作　　者：Xue-Lu Yu Li-Yun Zhou Xiao Huang Xin-Yue Li Ming-Ke Wang Ji-Shun Yang 

机构地区：[1]Naval Medical Center of PLA,Naval Medical University,Shanghai 200052,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2025年第3期1-8,共8页世界临床病例杂志（英文）

基　　金：Supported by Scientific Research Foundation of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission of Changning District,No.20234Y038.

摘　　要：In this editorial,we have commented on the article that has been published in the recent issue of World Journal of Clinical Cases.The authors have described a case of unilateral thyroid cyst and have opined that the acute onset of infection may be linked to diabetes mellitus(DM).We have focused on the role of nutrition in the association between DM and infection.Patients with DM are at a high risk of infection,which could also be attributed to nutrition-related factors.Nutritional interventions for patients with diabetes are mainly based on a low-calorie diet,which can be achieved by adhering to a low-carbohydrate diet.However,dietary fiber supplementation is recommended to maintain the diversity of the gut microbiota.Furthermore,high-quality protein can prevent the increased risk of infection due to malnutrition.Supplementation of vitamins C,vitamins A,vitamins D,and folic acid improves blood sugar control and facilitates immune regulation.Mineral deficiencies augment the risk of infection,but the relationship with diabetes is mostly U-shaped and a good intake should be maintained.

关 键 词：Diabetes mellitus Infection MACRONUTRIENTS VITAMINS MINERALS 

分 类 号：R587.1[医药卫生—内分泌]