Providing diabetes education is tough. Doing it in a 15-minute consult? Even harder! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a strategy that simplifies nutrition education for healthcare professionals and empowers patients to make healthier food choices: The Diabetes Plate Method. With nutrition playing a foundational role in chronic disease prevention and management, understanding how to present meal planning in a clear, actionable way is more important than ever.

Key Takeaways:

How to teach the Diabetes Plate Method in a way that’s simple, actionable, and effective.
Easy conversation starters to shift the focus from restriction to balance.
Visual tools you can use during patient visits to make your message stick.
A 5-step framework to discussing diabetes with patients.

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