Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is important in preventing diabetes, managing existing diabetes, and preventing, or at least slowing, the rate of development of diabetes complications. Meeting regularly with a qualified nutritionist for medical nutritional therapy is associated with improved cholesterol levels, weight management success, decreased need for medications and a reduced risk for other diseases.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves

• Assessment of your current nutritional status
• Review and analysis of medical and diet history, laboratory values and anthropometric measurements.
• Nutrition diagnosis
• Therapeutic and counseling services to help manage diabetes

Our qualified nutritionist and certified diabetes educator will determine which nutrition therapy is best and help develop both short- and long-term plans. A variety of nutrition therapy interventions are available to help with diabetes management including:

• Carbohydrate counting
• Simplified meal plans
• Healthy food choices
• Individualized meal planning strategies
• Exchange lists
• Behaviour strategies

For more information on medical nutrition therapy and how to book your appointment contact us.

Meet our Nutritionist: Lathera Lotmore