| EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS |
1. Explain the importance of weight loss in the control of diabetes and
4. Discuss the importance of the nutritional pyramid.
5. Emphasize the importance of limiting snack foods, fatty foods, red meats,
reducing sodium consumption, and adding more fresh fruits, fresh vegetables,
and fiber to the diet.
6. Emphasize the necessary component -WATER- in a healty diet. Reduce the use
of colas, coffee, and alcohol.
7. Assess the patient's current nutritional habits and review which
insulin requirements.
improvements can be made.
8. Review which VA and community resources exist to assist with diet
modification and weight control.
2. Explain the role of diet in the control of diabetes. Review how food is
converted to sugar and the role of insulin in utilizing these sugars.
3. Discuss the importance of eliminating "simple sugars" from the diabetic
diet.
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