Implementing a Diabetes Lifestyle Management Program Into Practice

Introduction to Diabetes Lifestyle Management

In this video, pharmacist Amy Lamb gives an overview of the topics of discussion and the core paramters in the Diabetes Lifestyle Management program. 

Dietary Interventions

Amy Lamb reviews the simple dietary changes that patients with diabetes can implement to manage their condition as well as alleviate some of the symptoms. The most important dietary interventions include the increasing of fibre and plant intake and the decreasing of glycemic and carbohydrate intake. 

Nutrient Optimization

This lesson focuses on the importance of optimizing nutrients when managing diabetes. The 3 benefits of nutrient optimization include:

• Improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing of inflammation
• The increase of metabolic function and energy
• Addressing drug-induced drug depletion

Exercise

In this lesson, Amy Lamb talks about the benefits of incorporating exercise into the daily routine of a diabetes patient. 

Sustainability and Application

Pharmacist Amy Lamb reviews the methods that should be adopted in order to implement and create a successful diabetes optimization program in your pharmacy.