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3.A Diet Management of Diabetes
3.A Diet Management of Diabetes
3.A Diet Management of Diabetes
Uddi malenya
Lifestyle modification
Diet and Nutrition
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
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Aims of diet therapy
Historical Data
• Provides an insight into any relevant past illnesses or circumstances
that may directly or indirectly impact on the client’s nutrition needs
and health status.
• Important historical data to be reviewed include:
– Past medical history
– Social economic history
– Diet history
The Assessment Process
Data Collection
• Anthropometric • Biochemical
– Weight, – Blood Glucose,
– Height, – Lipid Profile,
– BMI, – RFTs,
– Waist – LFTs,
Circumference, – HBA1c
– Hip
Circumference,
The Assessment Process
Data Collection
• Clinical • Behavioral
– Signs and symptoms of Information
– Alcohol Intake,
the disease(s) – Smoking,
– Symptoms of – Physical activity
Hyper/hypoglycemia • Dietary information
– Diagnosis and treatment – Diet History,
– Food security,
information – Food Preferences/Choices,
– Problems relating to – Taboos and beliefs
intake, e.g. chewing, – misconceptions,
– Allergies
swallowing
– Gastrointestinal
problems
– Blood Pressure,
Other important assessment