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		Diet Counseling Diet and Nutritional Counseling at the Stark Diabetes Center A registered dietician helps patients develop meal plans to control their blood sugar levels. Special exercise programs are available for individuals with diabetes in the Department of Physical Therapy’s Primary Care Pavilion office.   Online Resources related to Diet and Nutrition New Year's Resolutions - Jan/Feb 2007 (Nutrition Action Healthletter)   Healthy Holiday Eating - November 21, 2006 (Lynn Maarouf, M.S., R.D., L.D. - Stark Diabetes Center)   Healthier Fast Food Choices - October 03, 2005 (Lynn Maarouf, M.S., R.D., L.D. - Stark Diabetes Center)   The 2004 No Fail Resolution: Don't Make a Resolution to Lose Weight - Jan 12, 2004 (Lynn Maarouf, M.S., R.D., L.D. - Stark Diabetes Center)   Can what you eat cause Type 2 Diabetes? - June 24, 2003 (Lynn Maarouf, M.S., R.D., L.D. - Stark Diabetes Center)   Nutritional Guidelines - The Basics - June 24, 2003 (Lynn Maarouf, M.S., R.D., L.D. - Stark Diabetes Center) General Information about Diabetes and Nutrition The following information has been compiled and reviewed by our registered dietician. Most of the resources will link you to information outside the Stark Diabetes Center. What I Need to Know about Eating and Diabetes (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)   I Have Diabetes: When Should I Eat? (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)   Fast Food Calorie Counter (Washington Post - requires Flash Plugin)   Diabetes and Meal Planning (MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorial - requires Flash Plugin)   Making Healthy Food Choices (American Diabetes Association)   Food and Meal Planning (U.S Food and Drug Administration)   Sweeteners (American Diabetes Association)   Alcohol (American Diabetes Association)   Frequently Asked Questions About Nutrition   (American Diabetes Association)   Your Guide to Eating Out (American Diabetes Association)   Using the Diabetes Food Pyramid (American Diabetes Association)   Taking a Closer Look at the Label (American Diabetes Association)   The WEBB Cooks (American Diabetes Association)   Exercise (American Diabetes Association)   Calculate your body mass index (National Heart, Lung, and blood institute) Organizations related to diabetes and nutrition American Dietetic Association (ADA) With nearly 70,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association (DESA) The mission of this organization is to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise. Weight-control Information Network The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Provides cardiovascular information for patients and the General public
updated 5/9/07