Dietitian Course: Carb Counting vs Plant-Based Diets: What to Recommend to Diabetic Patients

CARB COUNTING VS PLANT-BASED DIETS: WHAT TO RECOMMEND TO DIABETIC PATIENTS

Diabetes is a condition of hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes patients develop insulin resistance, while those diagnosed with type 1 do not secret enough of this pancreatic hormone. Since 1920s carbohydrate counting has been recommended to type 1 diabetes patients. This method of blood glucose management has also been utilized among type 2 diabetes patients in the last several decades. Adopting a plant-based diet is a relatively new approach to controlling blood glucose and managing diabetes. Findings from published to date studies include impact on diabetes prevention, management, and prevention of diabetic comorbidities with plant-based diet. The efficacy of using one vs. the other method of glucose control has been compared. In this lecture, we will review available data on impact of carbohydrate counting vs. plant-based diet on blood glucose management. The content will also include impact of these diets on diabetic comorbidities. Finally, we will review data on adherence to these respective diets by patients.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Summarize principles of carbohydrate counting and plant-based diets.

Review findings from studies that compared the efficacy of using carbohydrate counting and plant-based diets on blood glucose management.

Recap available data regarding the impact of the diets on diabetic comorbidities.

Live Event Date: Apr 01, 2021

Expiration Date: Apr 01, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.2.6, 6.2.5, 6.3.8, 8.3.6

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: $18 ($18.00 per credit)

About the Presenter: Roman Pawlak, Ph.D, RD

Associate Professor of Nutrition at East Carolina University. Authored: 'Vitamin B12. Combating the epidemic of deficiency' (published in English and Polish), 'Vegan/vegetarian mother and her baby' (published in English, Polish and Czech), 'I am the LORD who heals you' (published in English, Russian and Japanese), 'Forever young. Secrets of delaying aging and living disease free' (published in English and Polish), 'Healthy diet without secrets' (published in English and Polish), 'In defense of vegetarianism' (published in English and Polish), 'Diabetes. How to prevent it? How to cure it? How to prevent diabetes complications' (published in Polish), 'Diet – facts and myths' (published in Polish). Published in the best American and international nutrition journals, including, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, European Journal of Nutrition, Nutrition Reviews, American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Lectured in five continents, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.