Plant-Based Diets in the Treatment and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Spreaker: Brenda Davis, RD
Co-sponsored by Diabetes DPG (members of VN and Diabetes DPG attend free)
Monday, February 12th at 1 pm ET
CPEU: 1.0 (pending)
CPE Level: 2
Learning Objectives
- Describe the evidence that nutrition therapy is an effective strategy for treating type 2 diabetes, and potentially driving it into remission.
- Suggest at least 5 strategies a patient can employ to begin adopting a more plant-based, whole foods eating pattern.
- State at least 3 ways that an unhealthy gut microbiota can contribute to the development and progression of type 2 diabetes.
This webinar mutually offered by the Diabetes and Vegetarian Nutrition PGs will offer registered dietitian nutritionists’ practical advice on adopting a more whole foods, plant-based diet for the management and potential remission of diabetes. Common myths related to a plant-based diet will be addressed, including a review of recent studies representing people with diabetes. The webinar will conclude by sharing at least one case study for a more practical look at this practice.
This webinar will be recorded. Register today!