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Social Work Breaks Barriers
The month of March is a time we celebrate the social work profession.
Following a diet for diabetes may be a challenge at first but there are simple ways to improve your eating. Sara O’Leary, registered dietitian at Landmark Health, recommends five steps to stabilize your blood sugar today.
Five Things You Can Do Today
Improvement in Blood Sugar Levels
O’Leary says, “Many diabetic patients who follow these five steps see their blood sugar change dramatically within just two weeks. Cutting out refined carbohydrates has many benefits such as improved mood and blood sugar levels. Replacing sugar cereal with oatmeal and berries for breakfast or eating fruit instead of a cookie can make a big difference.”
Building a Healthy Plate
People with diabetes don’t need to miss out on meals with family or friends. “Diabetic patients can enjoy meals with their family and loved ones by building a plate with healthy proportions,” O’Leary says.
O’Leary recommends filling half of the plate with non-starchy vegetables like a salad, tomatoes and cucumbers, asparagus or broccoli. Fill a quarter of the plate with starchy vegetables or whole grains such as half an ear of corn, sweet potatoes, whole grain pasta or rice. Add protein such as beans, fish or chicken to the last quarter of the plate. Garnish the plate with healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds or olives.
As you remove processed and refined foods, fill your plate with a variety of non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, beans, and fruit. Focus on all the wonderful foods you can enjoy as part of your healthy diet.
Download the teaching sheet below for more tips on creating a healthy diet.
The month of March is a time we celebrate the social work profession.
Landmark physicians and care team members are going door to door conducting home visits to address the social determinants of health in the Detroit area. Dr. Gale Darnell shares her experience of community care from the sidewalks.
Advantage Plus Network–Connecticut, a partnership of Optum and Hartford HealthCare, has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.