<div class="text-center"> ## THE DIARY GAME: THE RElEVANCE OF A DIETITIAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES - 02/07/2024 </div>
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THE RELEVANCE OF DIETITIAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES
A dietitian plays an important role in managing diabetes, focusing on personalized nutrition therapy and education. Here are some key aspects of their role:
Assessment: Evaluating the patient's dietary habits, lifestyle, and nutritional needs.
Nutrition Education: Teaching patients about adequate diet and how to encorporate all nutrients to ensure an adequate diet. This includes reading of food labels and facts and understanding portion sizes and control.
Meal Planning: Developing individualized meal plans that balance nutrient intake, maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and consider personal preferences and cultural practices.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitoring and modifying meal plans based on the patient's blood sugar levels, medication changes, and overall health.
Lifestyle Advice: Offering guidance on physical activity, weight management, and coping strategies for dealing with diabetes and its related challenges and complications.
Support and Motivation: Providing ongoing support and motivation to help patients adhere to their dietary plans and make sustainable lifestyle changes.
By working closely with patients, dietitians help manage diabetes effectively, reducing the risk of complications and improving overall health and wellness.
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Managing diabetes with diet involves making mindful and adequate food choices to control blood sugar levels and its complications. Here are some key strategies:
Balance Carbohydrates: Choose complex carbohydrates (whole grains, vegetables) over simple sugars(carbonated/fizzy drinks, beverages etc) . Spread your carbohydrate intake evenly throughout the day to avoid spikes in blood sugar.
Increase Fiber: High-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains can help regulate blood sugar levels. Fibre acts as a sponge that help wash down d excess blood sugar in the blood stream.
Healthy Fats: Include sources of healthy fats such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. Avoid trans fats (eg butter) and limit saturated fats(fats from meat eg offals).
Lean Proteins: Opt for lean protein sources like chicken, fish, tofu, legumes, and low-fat dairy(skimmed milk).
Portion Control: Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating, which can lead to weight gain and increased blood sugar levels.
Small but frequent Meals: Eat little portion of meals but frequently and snacks to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Avoid skipping meals or fasting.
Limit Sugar and Refined Carbs: Reduce intake of sugary drinks, sweets, and refined carbs like white bread and pastries.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Limit sugary beverages and alcohol.
Monitor Blood Sugar: Regularly check and monitor your blood sugar levels to see how different foods affect you and adjust your diet accordingly.
Consult a Dietitian: Work with a registered dietitian who can help create a personalized/individualized meal plan based on your health needs and preferences.
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