Nutrition and Diabetes
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Introduction
main article: Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes
Brief summary of pancreas function
Brief description of pre-diabetes
Brief description of Diabetes
Interrelationships between Nutrients and Diabetes
Carbohydrates
Fibre
Sugar
Artificial Sweetners (not sure about access to these in S. Sudan)
The Nutrient-Food Connection
Common (in South Sudan!) foods rich in the above nutrients
How to take a food history to uncover excess or insufficiency of dietary intake of key nutrients
Medications and Nutrition
insulin
oral agents
lipid meds
hypertension meds
Top Three Dietary Goals to Diabetes
Be sure to include 2-3 specific actions patient could take to meet the goals (e.g. ensure nor more than one serving of meat each day that is the size of the palm of your hand)
Resources and References
Ideally find 4-5 freely available online references the student can link to to learn more
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