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Evidence and Implementation of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Persons with Diabetes

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Diabetes medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitian/nutritionist has been shown to be effective and essential in the treatment of diabetes and in the management of diabetes and its complications. However, every member of the team has an important role in providing nutrition therapy and ongoing support. Just as there is no one medication or insulin therapy plan that works for all people with diabetes, there is no one eating plan or nutrition intervention that applies to all people with diabetes. This chapter is intended to serve as a resource for all members of the diabetes healthcare team interested in evidence-based diabetes nutrition therapy.

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Abbreviations

A1C:

Hemoglobin A1C

ADA:

American Diabetes Association

AND:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

CVD:

Cardiovascular disease

DCCT:

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

DSMES:

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

EAL:

Evidence-Analysis Library

EBNPG:

Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines

MNT:

Medical Nutrition Therapy

MUFA:

Monounsaturated Fatty Acid

NCP:

Nutrition Care Process

PUFA:

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

RDN:

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

SFA:

Saturated Fatty Acids

US:

United States

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  1. Nutrition and Diabetes Programs, University of Washington Primary Care Clinics, Seattle, WA, USA

    Alison Evert

  2. Maryniuk & Associates, Boston, MA, USA

    Melinda D. Maryniuk

  3. Education and Diabetes Technology Programs | ADA Recognition Program Coordinator, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Jo-Anne Rizzotto

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Evert, A., Maryniuk, M.D., Rizzotto, JA. (2023). Evidence and Implementation of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Persons with Diabetes. In: Rodriguez-Saldana, J. (eds) The Diabetes Textbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25519-9_32

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