What is it?
Nutrition is an important part of managing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Counselling covers carbohydrate choices, meal balance and meal timing.
The plan is aligned with your physician's treatment and blood tests. For clients on medication, changes in meal patterns are shared with the physician; adjusting medication is not the dietitian's role.
Responses to dietary changes vary by person. Programme content is set after your test results and the first session's assessment are considered together.
Who is it assessed for?
- People with diagnosed insulin resistance
- People with type 2 diabetes under medical follow-up
- People with a history of gestational diabetes
- People with a family history of diabetes who want to adjust their diet
Step by step
- 1
Background
Blood tests and physician recommendations are reviewed.
- 2
Diet history
Meal patterns and carbohydrate sources are discussed.
- 3
Plan
A practical plan with plate guidance and sample meals is prepared.
- 4
Log
If your physician advised it, glucose readings and meal records are reviewed together.
- 5
Follow-up
The plan is updated based on results and your experience.
Questions
Can I eat fruit?
Fruit is usually part of the plan; amount and timing are adjusted to you.
Do I need to stop eating bread?
Type and amount are usually adjusted. The plan takes your habits into account.
Will you adjust my medication?
No. Medication is your physician's responsibility; the nutrition plan is aligned with it.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical examination. Results and the suitable approach vary from person to person.