| How do I determine my
total calorie needs? What distribution of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are healthy? How does alcohol affect my diabetes? What do I need to know about sugar and sugar substitutes? What about type 2 diabetes? Do I really have to lose weight to help my diabetes? |
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| MV Nutrition uses medical
nutrition therapy to help you achieve and maintain optimal blood
glucose and blood lipid levels through appropriate food choices. An
individualized menu plan will be provided that will supply calories
for ideal weight maintenance and improve overall health. There are two main meal planning systems: Exchange
lists and carbohydrate counting. With
your health care team, you will decide which system best meets your
needs. You might be able to use a combination of systems for greater
flexibility. Studies show that appropriate nutrition and weight loss can reduce both short- and long- term complications of diabetes. |
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| The goals of medical
nutrition therapy for pregnancy are to provide you with adequate
nutrition, energy intake, and vitamins and minerals. It is also the
goal of medical nutrition therapy to obtain an appropriate weight
gain and to achieve and maintain blood sugar control in order to have
a healthy baby. |
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| Women who experience
gestational diabetes have a 60 to 80 percent risk of developing type
2 diabetes. However, there are some modifiable lifestyle patterns
that can be changed to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
It is recommended for women who experience gestational diabetes to follow these guidelines: |
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Return to pre-pregnancy weight | ||
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Eat a low-fat and high-fiber diet | ||
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Exercise | ||
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Breastfeed | ||
| For more information click Diabetes. |
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