Why is educating patients an important part of diabetes management?
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Jessica Crandall of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Registered Dietitians are a crucial part of diabetes management and prevention of disease progression. We work with your current medical team; provide you with nutritional goals guidelines as well as step by step guidelines that will help you achieve optimal levels and life skills as a Diabetic. Registered Dietitians apply evidence based counseling and on average has been able to decrease hemoglobin A1 levels by 1-2 percent over 3 visits.Registered Dietitians are a crucial part of diabetes management and prevention of disease progression. We work with your current medical team; provide you with nutritional goals guidelines as well as step by step... More -
Laura Motosko answered:Becoming informed about diabetes and treatment empowers patients to make lifestyle changes to manage diabetes. Education is an important part to become less fearful of the disease and more proactive in your treatment to maintain your health.
Becoming informed about diabetes and treatment empowers patients to make lifestyle changes to manage diabetes. Education is an important part to become less fearful of the disease and more proactive in your treatment to maintain your health. More -
Nadine Pazder answered:No matter how many doctors you see or how many appointments you keep related to a diagnosis of diabetes, it is the patient who lives with it day-to-day and is responsible for optimal glucose management. And that cannot happen if the individual has not received appropriate and specific education regarding diet, medications, glucose monitoring, exercise and sick days just to get started.
No matter how many doctors you see or how many appointments you keep related to a diagnosis of diabetes, it is the patient who lives with it day-to-day and is responsible for optimal glucose management. And that cannot happen if the individual has... More
