AVAILABLE GUIDELINES

International There are various guidelines on diabetes available at the international level. They include among others IDF and WHO guidelines. American Diabetes Association, Canadian Diabetes Association and Australian Diabetes Association have their own guidelines. American Diabetes Association has the diagnostic criteria of diabetes as glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than or equal to 6.5 % along with fasting and 2 hours plasma glucose greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL respectively. The Canadian Diabetes Guidelines recommend screening of all individuals over 40 years of age at every 3 years. These guidelines are revised periodically. National In India, there are Consensus Dietary Guidelines which include reduction in the intake of carbohydrates, preferential intake of complex carbohydrates and low-glycemic index foods, higher intak