Question

For a person suffering from diabetes, the intake of carbohydrates should be preferably in the form of

• A. Monosaccharide
• B. Disaccharide
• C. Polysaccharide
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Polysaccharide

Carbohydrates should constitute around 60-70% of the total calories in diabetics. Carbohydrates in the form of simple sugars need restriction. The carbohydrates should be in the form of complex polysaccharides (starch) and contain adequate amount of digestible fibres. Very high carbohydrate intakes and/or high glycaemic index foods can exacerbate the dyslipidemia, including hypertriglyceridemia.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.