According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes. Prevalence has been rising more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. More than 95% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The good news is type 2 diabetes is not only preventable but can also be reversible when detected and managed early. This session will teach participants about the important role of nutrition in managing and possibly preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes.
A 1-hour instructor led training session that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality when delivered virtually.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to do the following:
• Understand the importance of diet lifestyle modification
• Learn which food choices can impact diabetes prevention and reversal
• Discover dietary strategies to regulate blood sugar, and reduce or avoid medication