ABSTRACT
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is still rising and has reached epidemic proportions in most countries [1]. It is estimated that around 350 million people worldwide have T2DM [1]. Individuals with T2DM have increased morbidity and mortality and represent a huge economic burden for society. The importance of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is recognized as one of the cornerstones in the treatment of T2DM [2-4]. Several evidence-based nutrition guidelines have been published and show that both diet quality and quantity have a huge impact on T2DM [3-5]. A variety of fibre-rich food like fruit and vegetables are generally recommended [4,5].
