This practice guideline is aimed at all professional groups caring for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2Dm). In addition to the multifaceted aspects of nutrition in diabetes, there is a particular call for individualization of therapy, counseling, empowerment, and diabetes self-management [1][2][3]. Therefore, the Nutrition Committee of the DDG has set the goal to compile practice guidelines on nutrition as target group-specific as possible with the highest available evidence. In doing so, it is considered necessary to treatment forms separately presentation since the therapeutic significance of nutrition differs significantly in each case and must be seen against the background of different drug therapy components.T2Dm is characterized by a progressive course in terms of β-cell insufficiency, which progresses at different rates in different indi-viduals [4][5][6][7]. Against this background, patients with T2Dm have both quite different characteristics and treatment regimens [8].For patients with special life circumstances, e. g., sarcopenia and need for long-term care, diets must be designed taking strong consideration of personal preferences and with an emphasis on meeting protein requirements.Overall, as a result, nutritional therapy needs to be highly individualized to realize its full potential.The option of individualized nutritional counseling, including via telemedicine, should therefore be used more widely and intensively in people with T2Dm. The general goals are to promote balanced eating habits, provide training on appropriate portion sizes, and address individual dietary needs while maintaining enjoyment of food and providing practical tools for meal planning. Individualized nutrition counseling sessions include evidence-based topics