FCS 251 1st Edition Lecture 8Outline of Last Lecture I. Calcium RecommendationsII. Calcium in Foodsa. Milkb. Vegetablesc. Meat & BeansOutline of Current Lecture III. How to Manage DiabetesIV. MNT Goals for Individuals with DiabetesV. IndividualizeVI. DietVII. The Exchange System VIII. Carbohydrate- CountingCurrent Lecture:How to Manage Diabeteso Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)o Regimen Includes:o Healthy, well-balanced dieto Regular Physical Activityo Healthy Weighto Check blood sugar at least 4 times a dayo At least 3 insulin injections dailyo Regular doctor visits MNT Goals for Individuals with DiabetesAchieve ad maintain:- Desirable blood glucose levels- Healthy blood lipid concentrations- Normal blood pressure- A desirable body weight*Note: each patient will be differentIndividualize These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Make a plan to fit each patient’s lifestyle. For someone with diabetes education is key for a person to live a health life. There are Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE) are great in helping people with diabetes live a healthy life.Diet- Carbohydrateso Greatest influence on blood glucose levelso 50% total kcalorieso High Fiber, whole foods (less processed)o Fiber: Same as general populationo Sugar: Minimize foods and drinks with added sugars- Fato Less than 7% total calories from saturated fato Minimize trans fato Dietary cholesterol- less than 200mg per dayo Fish twice per weekThe Exchange SystemThis is the traditional diabetic diet, but it is very hard to follow especially without proper guidance. The foods are sorted based on CHO, fat, and protein. The planning and learning process takes time, but it gets better over time. This diet is also a good diet for a healthy personto follow.Carbohydrate-CountingThis diet is less complex than other methods, and it is also very flexible. It helps a person to determine the proper nutrients and kcalories they will need. It also helps to calculate the daily CHO allowance a person can take in. The planning process helps to divide meals and snacks. This diet teaches how to eat consistent amounts of CHO at meal and snack times.**NOTE:These diets and things that a diabetic person needs to follow are different from patient to
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