1 Department of Nursing, Lewis Clark State College, Idaho, USA.
2 Department of Educational Psychology, Washington State University, USA.
3 Department of Chemistry, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
4 Occupational Risk and Safety Science Department, University of Central Missouri, USA.
5 Nursing Department, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria.
6 Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(01), 2724–2736
Received on 16 June 2024; revised on 25 July 2024; accepted on 27 July 2024
This comprehensive review explores the intricate relationship between diabetes complications and foodborne diseases, focusing on nutritional interventions as a management strategy. Diabetes patients are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illnesses due to compromised immune function and altered gut microbiota. These infections can exacerbate existing diabetes complications and trigger new ones. This review synthesizes current research on nutritional approaches to mitigate these risks and manage complications. Key interventions discussed include targeted probiotic supplementation, antioxidant-rich diets, and specific micronutrient fortification. The review examines the mechanisms by which these interventions can improve glycemic control, enhance immune function, and promote gut health in diabetic individuals. It also explores the potential of low glycemic index and anti-inflammatory diets in managing both diabetes complications and susceptibility to foodborne pathogens. The challenges in implementing these interventions, such as individual variability in response and difficulties in maintaining long-term dietary changes, are critically analyzed. Furthermore, the review.
Nutritional interventions; Immune function enhancement; Glycemic control; Diabetes complications; Chronic diseases
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Edward Muita Mugo, Redempter Nzuma, Opeyemi Olaoluwa Tade, George Okiemute Epia, Olaniran Gloria Funmilayo and Blessing Anyibama. Nutritional interventions to manage diabetes complications associated with foodborne diseases: A comprehensive review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(1), 2724-2736. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2274