Adherence
Diabetes nutrition therapy, delivered individually or in groups, significantly improves glycemic control (A1C reduction of 0.3-2%) and metabolic parameters in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients.
Work with a registered dietitian to create a personalized eating plan. You can achieve significant health improvements (lower A1C, better blood pressure) through consistent dietary changes, whether you use detailed carbohydrate counting or simpler portion control. This therapy is effective for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and should be part of your long-term management, even if you take medication.
Review of the research conducted during the past decade reveals that diabetes nutrition therapy continues to be an effective management strategy for improving glycemic control and other metabolic parameters such as cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Why this rating
The paper cites multiple randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews with evidence ratings of A and B.
Source
New Diabetes Nutrition Therapy Recommendations: What You Need to Know
Alison B. Evert et al. · Diabetes Spectrum · 2014
DOI 10.2337/diaspect.27.2.121
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