A woman with type 2 diabetes taking an oral medication wants to ...

[lidoalex]

A woman with type 2 diabetes taking an oral medication wants to become pregnant. Discuss the dietary recommendations that will promote better pregnancy outcomes and normalize her blood sugars.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of alcohol on body weight?
 
 a. Alcohol yields no energy so it does not affect body weight.
  b. Alcohol is low in kcalories and has very little effect on body weight.
  c. Alcohol slows down the body's use of fat, causing more fat to be stored.
  d. Alcohol speeds up the body's metabolism and discourages the storage of body fat.

[sarah_brady415]

Answer to Question 1

The main goals of the management of diabetes are blood glucose control, resolution of coexisting health problems, and health maintenance. The woman should be recommended to follow a normal healthy dietary pattern, reducing intake of drinks with artificial sweeteners. Foods low in glycemic index and high in fiber should be included in her diet because they have been shown to be helpful in glucose control. Additionally, she should incorporate brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and whole grain products, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish, dried beans, nuts and seeds into her diet.

Answer to Question 2

c

[lidoalex]

Gracias!

[peter]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it