Research Updates on Fiber, Good Fats, and Their Role in Diabetes Management
This continuing education course reviews updated research on fiber and good fats, and how they may influence the risk for type 2 diabetes and support management of the condition and its comorbidities.
This course is complimentary through October 19, 2023, thanks to the support of our sponsor, Fresh Avocados - Love One Today.
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Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course nutrition professionals should be better able to:
- Describe current dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes and explain their key commonalities.
- Understand different types of dietary fibers and explain the ways in which they may affect blood sugar management and cardiovascular risk.
- Identify the types of fatty acids that may support diabetes management and their potential role in risk reduction.
- Educate people with diabetes on appropriate diet changes that correspond with current research.
Additional Information
Danielle VenHuizen, MS, RD, CLT, is a Seattle-based dietitian and owner of Food/Sense Nutrition.
Danielle VenHuizen, MS, RD, CLT, faculty for this activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
An "ineligible company" includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
This complimentary continuing education course is brought to you with support from Fresh Avocados - Love One Today. Please note that Fresh Avocados - Love One Today provided financial support only and did not have input into the information provided in this course.
Available Credit
- 2.00 CDR