Listen "Metabolic: It’s Diabetes Week! EP and Dietician Collaboration"
Episode Synopsis
To acknowledge diabetes week, our EP Ash scheduled a chat with a dietician referral partner, Jess, from Growlife Medical Centre. The below points were covered:
Introduction of Jess and day in the life of a Dietitian
What to expect at your first visit with a Dietitian
Dealing with individuals who may have had a past negative experience
I've been told I shouldn't eat carbs because I have diabetes - what does the research say?
Diet Myth busting - FAD diets
Fasting
Shakes/liquid diet
Keto
Common topics asked by patients living with Type 2 Diabetes
I have heard of high GI vs low GI, but what does it mean?
Considerations when on Insulin medication
Reading labels to understand how you are fuelling the body
Vegan/Vegetarian diets
Why does diet matter?
Best advice for T2DM management
Calorie Deficit is standard model of care for weight loss and BGL reduction
Exercise is very improtant component
Quality, quantity, distribution of food (particular carbohydrates) throughout the day
Guided and managed by Health professional for greater long term health outcomes and behaviour change