Diet Remedy and Diabetes Administration

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We have all heard the statistics on the large number of people with diabetes. We know about the need for eye exams, foot exams, routine laboratories. Besides what we do in our practices, what else can we do to make our patients with diabetes successful? There are options.

A key component in treating diabetes is understanding the effects of food on blood sugar. There is no recommended eating pattern; Every person with diabetes needs an individual plan. According to the ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2021, everyone with diabetes should be referred to Diabetes-Focused Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT). Diabetes-focused MNT is performed by a certified nutritionist who preferably has extensive knowledge of diabetes care.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) is another great option. DSMES has an A Level of Evidence in the ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2021. All people with diabetes should take diabetes self-management training and receive the support they need to master diabetes self-care. The DSMES services are often manned by both RNs and RDs and may also include a pharmacist, which makes it easy to set up a DSMES or diabetes-focused MNT referral.

To find DSMES-MNT services near you, please go to www.mihealthyprograms.org. A referral form for non-healthcare systems can be found by clicking Here.