1. Consistent Carbohydrate Diet
A Presentation By:
Diana Catron, B.S. Nutrition
Sodexo Dietetic Intern

2. Changes to Menus
Our goal is to improve the blood sugars of our residents with diabetes and to help everyone understand why these changes are being made

3. Diabetes Overview

4. How Insulin Works

5. Diabetes Overview Continued
Carbohydrate Foods
Very important to eat for people with or without diabetes
Raise blood sugar
Processed by the body with the help of insulin
Most carbohydrates are healthy

7. Healthy Eating With Diabetes
You should have the same amount of carbohydrate at each meal.
It is important to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Depending on your needs, you may have a snack. Speak with your dietitian and physician for more information.
You should eat at the same time every day.
You are not always required to have “diabetic”, “dietetic”, or “sugar free” foods.

8. Changes to Menu
We made changes to incorporate these healthy eating tips.