Diabetic Diets Lecture Powerpoint

Question 1

Do NOT use insulin mixes in type __ diabetics

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Type 1.5 diabetes

Answer 2

Adult onset that appears initially like type 2 diabetics but are usually healthy, fit, and thin and then over time progresses into type 1 diabetes

Question 3

Medical nutrition therapy

Answer 3

Therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms via the use of a specifically tailored diet to prevent and limit disease

Question 4

American Diabetic Association nutritional guidelines require ___ programs thru a ____

Answer 4

individualized, registered dietician

Question 5

Type 1 diabetics and insulin dependent type 2 diabetics recommendation diet

Answer 5

-Education on carb counting and determine mealtime insulin dosing

Question 6

Type 2 diabetics with fixed daily insulin dosing recommendation diet

Answer 6

Education on consistent carb intake pattern to avoid hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

Question 7

Non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetics recommendation diet

Answer 7

Portion control

Question 8

Moderate persistent weight loss can delay progression into…

Answer 8

….type 2 diabetes

Question 9

Carbohydrate recommendations

Answer 9

No ideal amount, emphasize from veggies, fruits, legumes, dairy, and whole grains

Question 10

For sliding scale insulin dosing, 1 unit acting insulin corresponds to ingestion of ___ g of carb

Answer 10

12-15

Question 11

Simple vs complex carbs

Answer 11

Simple cause more wide swings in blood glucose and include refined sugar, while complex carbs are found in whole grains and veggies (preferred over those found in starches such as pasta, white flour products, rice, and potatoes)

Question 12

Fiber benefit for prediabetics

Answer 12

Help delay absorption of sugar over a longer period allowing for less labile shifts in blood sugar levels from spiking and sinking

Question 13

Glycemic index (GI)

Answer 13

High GI foods are those that are quickly absorbed into the body and thus see a near immediate increase in blood sugar while low GI foods take longer time and are slower absorbed resulting in more gradual increase in blood glucose and insulin levels

Question 14

Fat alongside carb intake allows for…

Answer 14

….slower digestion and thus less sharp spike in blood glucose

Question 15

Alcohol and type 2 diabetics

Answer 15

Daily intake limited to moderate amount, should be consumed with food to avoid nocturnal hypoglycemia

Question 16

Diabetics and sugar alternatives

Answer 16

Moderate amount okay, research conflicting but very beneficial for type 1 diabetics