Diabetes Teaching 2300
SN instructed patient on Diabetes. When you have diabetes, a meal plan is important. A meal plan tells you when to eat, how much to eat, and what kinds of food to eat for meals and snacks. You need to eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods. The meal plan can include sugar, salt, and saturated fats, but in a way that fits into the overall plan.
Reviewed May 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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