Fat, protein and carbohydrate

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Cook and Eat programme: Outcomes of the first five years

An article describing the five-year outcomes of a group-based carbohydrate counting education programme

16 Nov 2022

Insulin strategies for dietary fat and protein in type 1 diabetes

Systematic review evaluates the efficacy of various insulin dosing strategies to adjust for the fat and protein content of meals.

3 Dec 2021

Conference over coffee: Obesity, low-carb diets and NAFLD

Short, sharp summaries of key topics from the Scottish PCDS conference. Can read in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee!

26 Nov 2021

Meal-time glycaemia in MDI versus pump users following carbohydrate counting education and use of bolus calculators

MDI can achieve similar postprandial control to pump therapy if users are given sufficient carbohydrate counting education and use of a bolus calculator.

1 Oct 2021

Low-carbohydrate diets for children and young people with type 1 diabetes: Unpicking the evidence

Frances Hanson and Jennie Brown review the current evidence for and potential risks of low-carbohydrate diets in young people with diabetes

16 Jun 2020

A dietitian’s role in implementing future technologies in diabetes care

Learning points from ISPAD relating to automated delivery systems and technology and how dietitians might advise and educate patients and families on glucose management to optimise their use.

3 Mar 2020

Dietary carbohydrate restriction as a management strategy for adults with type 2 diabetes: Exploring the opinions of dietitians

A survey to explore the opinions and practices of UK Registered Dietitians regarding low-carbohydrate diets and the suitability of the Eatwell Guide for people with type 2 diabetes.

19 Nov 2019

Sheffield significantly improves outcomes in the first year after diabetes diagnosis

Carrie MacKenzie shares details of quality improvement initiatives implemented by the diabetes team at Sheffield Children's Hospital over the past 2 years.

17 Oct 2019

There is no such thing as a diet for type 2 diabetes… or is there? Part 2

How healthcare professionals can help people to lose weight by improving their understanding of the effects of carbohydrates.

13 Sep 2019

There is no such thing as a diet for type 2 diabetes… or is there? Part 1

How people may regain control of their weight and type 2 diabetes through a low-carbohydrate approach to their diets.

8 Jul 2019

ADA supports individualised nutritional therapy in prediabetes

Adults with prediabetes should be provided with individualised nutritional therapy and the latest American Diabetes Association (ADA) consensus report includes guidance on how to support these individuals. This consensus updates the 2014 ADA position statement and aims to provide clarity on the many food choices and eating patterns that can help people with prediabetes, type 1 or type 2 diabetes to achieve health goals and maintain quality of life. The guidance suggests that all members of the healthcare team should support nutrition therapy as an important component of quality diabetes care. Many of the suggested diets are critically appraised. The guidance promotes and supports healthful eating patterns, emphasising a variety of nutrient-dense foods, along with appropriate portion sizes, to improve health and well being.

10 Jun 2019

Book review: The Scandinavian Belly Fat Program

5 Jul 2018

What people with diabetes are reading: The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet

The rationale behind this popular diet and how those who are following it can be supported to lose weight and improve their diabetes control.

31 May 2018

A fresh approach to dietary advice

How discussing food choices in diabetes reviews can have positive effects on weight and glucose control.

31 May 2018

Counting fat and protein: A dietitian’s perspective

10 Nov 2013

Fat and protein units: A parent’s perspective

10 Nov 2013

The complex food counting system in managing children and young people with type 1 diabetes

10 Nov 2013

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