Baseline
Our flagship diabetes program addresses the topics below. DashBoard users can integrate with their own teaching modalities to fine tune their point of view.
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While some of these category overlaps will be redundant to health professionals, we find this to be helpful in delivering digestible health lessons to patients.
White Flour
As the unhealthiest staple of a typical Black household, we make extra effort to reduce all refined flour intake
Carbohydrates
DGA allows for 20% of daily calories. We suggest 100 carbs per day and 50 carbs on some days
Sugar
We push for both sugar and added sugar reduction in diets
Sugary Drinks
We aim to reduce all calories from all beverage consumption
Sodium
Black people are predisposed to hypertension, so we are extra mindful of sodium intake
Processed Meats
Deli meats, hot dogs, sausages and other highly processed meats are severely reduced
Fried Meats
Another cultural tradition, the aim is to reduce fried meats as well as flour and batter
Saturated Fats
Highly debatable topic, the research does not draw causation to heart disease - neutral
Meat
Often times, "good" meat is the victim of being lumped in with processed meats. But chicken, beef, turkey and fish are part of our balance meal plan
Medication
We aim to support the PCP in deprescribing medications as health metrics improve
Fasting
Presented as an option to consider in a supervised manner
(not for insulin patients)
Plant Based
Encouraged to add plant based plate/dinner options to food routine
Stress
Often a trigger for impluse eating, we discuss importance of better management
Sleep
Encourage to get adequate amount of sleep
Hydration
Encourage to hydrate throughout the day
Exercise
We promote exercise as a medicine, not as a chore
Snacks
Replace the snack and defeat the urges in advance
Veggies
Vegetables in their pure form
Whole Grains
Healthier and more filling then white and refined grains
Love
Learn to love ourselves, take care of ourselves and support each other