Diet and Type 2 diabetes. Guidelines for general practice

Type 2 diabetes (NIDDM) is common and increasing and results in enormous costs to all concerned. The average Australian diet is inappropriate for this condition, which regular exercise and healthy eating could delay or prevent even in high risk groups (family history, age over 50 years, over-weight). This article outlines a practical programme that general practitioners can use for people with, and people at risk of, Type 2 Diabetes and provides a comprehensive Further reading list.