title: Using the nondiet approach to diabetes meal planning.
abstract: Diabetes educators can present the best alternatives for individuals to achieve their health goals. We need to be open to less structure when the situation allows or when it is necessary to do so. By opening our minds to new possibilities, we can help patients create the best scenario for their lives to be as normal as possible while achieving glycemic control.
authors.affiliation: Iredell Memorial Hospital's Health Care System, Diabetes Center for Learning, Statesville, North Carolina, USA. booths@iredellmemorial.org
authors.forename: Shannan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Booth
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D003927:Diet, Diabetic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008612:Menu Planning / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*