Marion J. Franz

TL;DR: This position statement provides evidence-based recommendations and interventions for diabetes MNT and focuses on key references published since the year 2000, and uses grading according to the level of evidence available.

TL;DR: Weight-loss interventions utilizing a reduced-energy diet and exercise are associated with moderate weight loss at 6 months and the addition of weight- Loss medications somewhat enhances weight-loss maintenance.

TL;DR: This 2002 technical review provides principles and recommendations classified according to the level of evidence available, and grades nutrition principles into four categories based on the available evidence: those with strong supporting evidence, those with some supporting evidence), those with limited supporting evidence and those based on expert consensus.

TL;DR: The ADA also recognizes the integral role of nutrition therapy in overall diabetes management and has historically recommended that each person with diabetes be actively engaged in self-management, education, and treatment planning with his or her health care provider, which includes the collaborative development of an individualized eating plan as mentioned in this paper.