Questions & Answers
What should you look for in a diabetes management program?
You should look for a balanced nutrition,a flexible diet plan that has been customized by a registered dietitian and an exercise plan.This will enable you to achieve normal or near-normal blood glucose levels.Also provide adequate calories for reaching and maintaining an optimal body weight and preventing and delaying related complications.
What's takes place during a typical appointment with your dietician?
During the first appointment we'll establish your current health situation by taking several measurements.
We'll decide together on your goals and define a diet strategy that we will follow up on at defined intervals.Click
HereHow do I safely lose weight after giving birth?
Women are encouraged to breastfeed, but are advised against dieting while breastfeeding. Women who feed their babies with breastmilk only for the first six months may require an additional calories a day, but this may differ between individuals, and some of these additional calories will be derived from fat stores built up during pregnancy.Dieticians are able to provide detailed programs for women who want to lose weight and about maintaining a healthy lifestyle before, after and during their pregnancy.
What about weight during pregnancy?
The amount of weight a woman may gain in pregnancy varies significantly and only some of it is due to increased body fat.
The unborn child, placenta, amniotic fluid and increases in maternal blood and fluid volume all contribute to weight gain during pregnancy.Dieting during pregnancy is not recommended as it may harm the health of the child. We advise women to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Contact your dietician for a personalized diet plan during your pregnancy:
What if I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes,cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure?
Food has an impact on our blood sugar levels, heart, arteries and veins. By changing your diet and lifestyle you will lower your blood sugar numbers, strengthen your heart and prevent heart attack and stroke.A Dietitian can help you modify your diet in this regard.