Our diabetes management and education resources stress the importance of providing a bridge between diet theory to dietary behavior. We feel that no diet can be accurately summarized; it must be individualized. Each patient in the program receives a nutrition assessment which involves:

• A review of blood sugar records, food diaries, medical history, allergies, activity patterns, medications and life schedules that would affect a nutritional plan.
• Integration of this information into a plan that addresses medical dietary needs while taking into account the individual’s lifestyle.
• Establishing a follow-up appointment frequency / schedule that suits each individual’s needs.