2004
DOI: 10.1002/pdi.671
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Why do people with diabetes contact Diabetes UK for dietary advice?

Abstract: A survey of 91 e‐mail enquiries to Diabetes UK showed evidence of a substantial un‐met need for better quality dietary advice, both at the time of diagnosis and during follow up. There was evidence of inadequate and inappropriate advice and of conflicting advice from different health care professionals. Many of those who were newly diagnosed were confused about what they should and should not eat. Doctors and nurses who give dietary advice need better training in current nutritional principles. People with typ… Show more

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“…Following a healthy diet is key in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) (1) . However, people with T2DM find dietary advice confusing, contradictory, and report that understanding and making healthy eating choices are the most challenging parts of living with the condition (2)(3)(4) . Therefore, national guidelines recommend that all patients with T2DM should receive individualised, ongoing dietary advice from a health professional with expertise in nutrition (1,5) .…”
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“…Following a healthy diet is key in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) (1) . However, people with T2DM find dietary advice confusing, contradictory, and report that understanding and making healthy eating choices are the most challenging parts of living with the condition (2)(3)(4) . Therefore, national guidelines recommend that all patients with T2DM should receive individualised, ongoing dietary advice from a health professional with expertise in nutrition (1,5) .…”
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confidence: 99%