What is a Transaction?

Nutrition in chronic diseases is a nutritional approach to manage long-term health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and to control symptoms. This process aims to improve the course of the disease and improve the quality of life of patients by regulating their dietary habits.

How is it done?

In our clinic in Çiğli, Izmir, the nutritional needs of patients in the management of chronic diseases are evaluated in detail by our dietitians. Personalized nutrition programs are prepared by taking into account parameters such as blood sugar, blood pressure and heart health. Diets are designed to ensure a balanced intake of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, fiber and vitamins and minerals. By paying attention to important dietary factors such as salt and sugar intake, patients can develop healthy eating habits and better manage their disease.

What are the Symptoms?

In chronic diseases, malnutrition or disease symptoms can manifest in the following ways:

• Overweight or Weight Loss: Changes in body weight due to dietary disturbance.
• High Blood Sugar Levels: Uncontrolled blood sugar spikes in diabetic patients.
• High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is common among hypertension symptoms.
• Fatigue and weakness: May develop as a result of energy imbalance and malnutrition.
• Heart palpitations and shortness of breath: May be seen in heart diseases due to nutritional disorders.

What are the Treatment Methods?

• Balanced Nutrition Programs: Personalized diets that provide a balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat are prepared in accordance with the type of disease.
• Salt and Sugar Control: Salt and sugar intake is carefully regulated in chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
• Regular Monitoring and Evaluation: Patients’ values such as blood sugar and blood pressure are checked at regular intervals and the nutrition program is updated when necessary.
• Nutritional Supplements: When necessary, appropriate supplements are recommended to address patients’ vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Nutrition in chronic diseases is important for improving patients’ quality of life and controlling disease symptoms. In our clinic, patients are supported by our expert dieticians and their treatment processes are closely monitored.