Saturday, 31 March 2012

Suggested Blogs on nutrition

Here are some blogs that will be of interest to you. The blogs cover a wide range but you browse to obtain discussions about  meal planning for persons with diabetes mellitus.
http://www.eatright.org/Media/Blog.aspx?BlogID=269

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121/TAB=expertblog



Friday, 30 March 2012

Meal Planning for DM

Meal Planning forms an integral part of nutrition management for persons with DM. Remember the strategies  for DM care depend on the type of DM.
Type 1 DM 
 The meal plan is based on the individual's appetite, preferred foods, and usual schedule of food intake and activities.  Individuals using flexible or intensive regimes consisting of basal insulin and bolus insulin have more flexiblility in timing and frequency of meals and the amount of carbohydrate eaten at meals
Carbohydrate Counting
Type 2 DM
This meal plan should allow for blood glucose control, improve food choices, increase physical activity, moderate energy restriction to promote weight loss
Teaching: carbohydrate sources, serving sizes, number of servings, meal planning, limiting fats