There are many essential aspects of diabetes management, but it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions people have about diabetes is “What can I eat?” The American Diabetes Association’s nutrition philosophy is: “informed food choices are essential for living well” and there are 7 key meal patterns as well as the Diabetes Plate to help guide food choices. However, food is more than just simply nutrients – it plays an important role in our culture, communities and celebrations – and it’s only one of many factors that influence our health.
Tune into this episode to learn about:
● seven key meal patterns for managing diabetes
● the Diabetes Plate and who might benefit from using it
● the ADA’s new sister organization focused on obesity
● the ADA’s approach to “food as medicine”
● diabetes distress and how it impacts behaviors and outcomes
● fasting and diabetes
● including cultural and celebratory foods into healthy meal patterns
● lifestyle factors beyond food
● benefits of medications
● GLP-1s for diabetes vs weight management
● important takeaways and resources for the public and health professionals
Full shownotes, transcript and resources: https://soundbitesrd.com/278)
