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Food Selection and Eating Patterns: Themes Found among People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Journal of Nutrition EducationPublished 1 July 2001Open access
Margaret R. Savoca, Carla K. Miller
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TL;DR

Examination of beliefs and perspectives among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus about dietary requirements, food selection and eating patterns, and attitudes about self-management practices concluded that diabetes nutrition education programs should increase awareness of eating history, spousal support, and time management practices.

Abstract

Diabetes nutrition education programs should increase awareness of eating history, spousal support, and time management practices. Future research should include the refinement and validation of a nutritional management model of diabetes.

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PsychologyMedicineHealth Professions