The 90-Day Diabetes Management PROGRAM

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Our diabetes management program focuses on education, behavior change, and personalized support to empower individuals to make healthier dietary choices. Our goal is to help you reduce your risk of further complication from effects of diabetes through one-on-one nutrition counseling with our registered dietitian. 

Below is an outline of topics you may discuss with our registered dietitian during your one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions. Topics covered may vary from client to client and the outline below is an example and should not be used as an exactly schedule.  Our registered dietitian and you will ultimately plan an agenda that works best for you. 

• Goals: Understand diabetes risk factors and the role of nutrition.
• Topics Covered:
  • Overview of diabetes (types, risk factors, statistics)
  • Importance of healthy eating and lifestyle changes
  • Setting personalized goals for prevention
• Activity: Initial assessment (dietary history, health metrics)

• Goals: Learn about carbohydrates and their impact on blood sugar.
• Topics Covered:
  • Types of carbohydrates
  • Insulin resistance
  • Counting carbs and pairing protein
  • Managing blood sugar throughout your day.
• Activity: Carbohydrate counting exercise using food labels

• Goals: Create balanced meals to stabilize blood sugar levels.
• Topics Covered:
  • Components of a balanced plate (proteins, fats, fiber)
  • Importance of portion control and meal timing
  • Ideas for healthy snacks and meal prep
• Activity: Develop a weekly meal plan together

Session 4:  Incorporating Fruits and Vegetables

• Goals: Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables.
• Topics Covered:
  • Benefits of fiber and phytonutrients for blood sugar control
  • Strategies to include a variety of produce in meals
  • Understanding serving sizes for fruits and vegetables
• Activity: Create a list of favorite fruits and vegetables and plan how to incorporate them

• Goals: Develop mindful eating habits and understand lifestyle influences.
• Topics Covered:
  • Techniques for mindful eating (e.g., paying attention to hunger cues)
  • The impact of stress, sleep, and physical activity on diabetes risk
  • Strategies for overcoming emotional eating
• Activity: Mindful eating practice during a meal or snack

• Goals: Reflect on progress and create a sustainable plan for prevention.
• Topics Covered:
  • Recap key concepts learned throughout the program
  • Celebrate successes and identify areas for continued improvement
  • Develop a long-term action plan for maintaining healthy habits
• Activity: Goal-setting worksheet for future health management