Nutrition therapy is an essential component of effective diabetes management.

Healthcare providers need to stay current on new developments in nutrition therapy and specific interventions for a wide range of patient populations and special circumstances in order to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients. Revised and updated to incorporate the latest research and evidence-based guidelines, the third edition of the American Diabetes Association Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes is a comprehensive resource for the successful implementation of nutrition therapy for people with diabetes.

Topics covered include:

• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Nutrition therapy for pregnant women, youth, older adults, and people with prediabetes
• Nutrition therapy for hospitalized and long-term care patients
• Celiac disease, eating disorders, and diabetes complications
• Cost-effectiveness of nutrition therapy, health literacy and numeracy, and community-based diabetes prevention programs