A client who is HIV positive has an elevated fasting blood glucose. What dietary recommendation is important for this client?
a. Limit the intake of unsaturated fats
b. Reduce the intake of carbohydrates
c. Increase the amount of omega-6 fats
d. Aim for meals with high glycemic index
b. Reduce the intake of carbohydrates
Management of insulin resistance follows the same lifestyle advice for the non-HIV-infected population which would include reducing the intake of carbohydrates. Sugars have the highest glycemic index. Limit the intake of saturated fats; emphasize omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats within a controlled kilocalorie intake.
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